14 May 2025📌 Development
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Pakistan scored 186/7 in 20 overs. Babar Azam made 54. Bumrah took 3 wickets.
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Kohli's 82 leads India to 5-wicket win over Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025
India chased 187 in 18.4 overs to qualify for the final. Kohli top-scored with 82, Bumrah took 3 wickets.
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Kohli's 82 steers India to final
On 14 May 2025, India faced Pakistan in a crucial Asia Cup 2025 match at Colombo. Pakistan set a target of 187 after scoring 186/7 in 20 overs. Babar Azam top-scored for Pakistan with 54 runs. India's Jasprit Bumrah took 3 wickets to restrict Pakistan. In reply, India chased down the target in 18.4 overs with 5 wickets in hand. Virat Kohli anchored the chase with 82 runs, while Rohit Sharma contributed 42 runs. Hardik Pandya also took 2 wickets earlier. The win secured India's place in the final.
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Kohli and Bumrah lead India to victory
Virat Kohli played a match-winning knock of 82 runs off 53 balls. His innings included 8 fours and 3 sixes. He stitched a crucial partnership with Rohit Sharma, who made 42 runs off 31 balls. On the bowling front, Jasprit Bumrah was the pick of the bowlers with 3 wickets for 28 runs in 4 overs. Hardik Pandya also contributed with 2 wickets for 35 runs. For Pakistan, Babar Azam scored 54 runs off 42 balls, but lacked support from the other end.
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How India's chase turned from 187 to 5-wicket win
India's chase of 187 looked tricky after early wickets. But Kohli and Rohit added 68 runs for the second wicket. After Rohit fell, Kohli accelerated. India needed 45 runs from the last 5 overs. Kohli hit 22 runs in the 17th over off Shaheen Afridi. India reached the target with 8 balls to spare. This was India's second win over Pakistan in the tournament. Earlier, India had won by 7 wickets in the group stage.
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What this win means for Indian fans
This victory sent waves of celebration across India. Fans in Colombo's R. Premadasa Stadium erupted as Kohli hit the winning runs. In Mumbai's Marine Drive, crowds gathered waving flags. The win also secured India's spot in the Asia Cup 2025 final, set for 17 May 2025. For Pakistan, the loss meant they must wait for other results to qualify.
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India's path to the Asia Cup final
India's win over Pakistan on 14 May 2025 was their third consecutive victory in the tournament. They had earlier beaten Sri Lanka and Pakistan in the group stage. The final will be played on 17 May 2025 at the same venue. India will face the winner of the second semi-final. This match reaffirmed India's dominance in high-pressure chases against Pakistan.
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Match timeline
14 May 2025📌 Development
India chase begins
India started chase of 187. Rohit Sharma scored 42. Kohli anchored with 82.
14 May 2025⚡ Climax
India wins by 5 wickets
India reached 187/5 in 18.4 overs. Kohli hit the winning runs. India qualified for final.
14 May 2025✅ Resolution
India qualifies for final
With this win, India secured a spot in the Asia Cup 2025 final on 17 May 2025.
14 May 2025↩️ Reaction
Final scheduled
Asia Cup 2025 final set for 17 May 2025 at Colombo.
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- News articleIndia vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 — India wins by 5 wicketsdusknews.com· May 2026
- News articleIndia vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 — India wins by 5 wicketsdusknews.com· May 2026
- News articleIndia vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 — India wins by 5 wicketsdusknews.com· May 2026
- News articleIndia vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 — India wins by 5 wicketsdusknews.com· May 2026
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