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India Clinch Asia Cup in Dubai as Morkel Hails Dube's Match-Turning All‑Round Show

Morne Morkel said a pre-planned switch to give Dube the new ball in Hardik Pandya's absence set up India's calm finish.

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Overview

  • India defeated Pakistan in the Dubai final, chasing 147 with two balls to spare to complete an unbeaten campaign.
  • Shivam Dube opened the bowling and conceded 23 in three overs before scoring 33 in a 60-run partnership with Tilak Varma.
  • Morkel praised Dube for setting the tone and highlighted the spinners' control through the middle overs.
  • The coach explained Dube's new-ball role followed Hardik Pandya's injury, with reporting noting India's ninth Asia Cup title and three wins over Pakistan in this edition.
  • Dube received the dressing-room Impact Player medal, Tilak Varma was Player of the Match, Abhishek Sharma was Player of the Tournament, and BCCI announced INR 21 crore in prize money.