Overview

• India chased 147 to beat Pakistan by five wickets with two balls to spare in the Dubai final.
• Kuldeep Yadav took 4 for 30 as Pakistan were dismissed for 146 in 19.1 overs, with Indian spinners claiming eight wickets.
• Tilak Varma scored 69 off 53 and was named Player of the Match, with Shivam Dube adding 33 in a steady stand.
• Haris Rauf returned 0 for 50 in 3.4 overs, prompting Akram to label him “a run machine, especially against India” on Sony Sports.
• Post-match analysis questioned Pakistan's pace-bowling reliability, with Akram also criticizing captaincy moves and Rauf's avoidance of red-ball cricket.