Overview
- Pakistan raced to 113/1 after an 84-run opening stand from Sahibzada Farhan (half-century) and Fakhar Zaman (46) before losing nine wickets for 33 runs.
- They were bowled out for 146 in 19.1 overs as the match flipped in the middle overs.
- Kuldeep Yadav starred with 4/30, supported by Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel, who took two wickets each.
- India won the final by five wickets to secure a record-extending ninth Asia Cup title.
- Sehwag said "Pakistan are famous for destroying themselves," criticizing shot selection and highlighting Zaman's dismissal and the middle order's struggles.