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Bumrah strikes early
Jasprit Bumrah removes both openers inside the powerplay, leaving Pakistan at 30/2.
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Kohli's 82 guides India to 5-wicket win over Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025
India chase 187 in 18.4 overs to qualify for the final; Kohli named Man of the Match.
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Kohli's 82 Seals Chase in 18.4 Overs
In a thrilling encounter at Colombo on 14 May 2025, India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan by 5 wickets in the Asia Cup 2025. Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 82 to guide India's chase of 187 in just 18.4 overs. Jasprit Bumrah earlier took 3 wickets for 22 runs, restricting Pakistan to 186/7. Rohit Sharma contributed 42 at the top. Pakistan's Babar Azam top-scored with 54. With this win, India qualified for the final. Kohli was named Man of the Match.
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Bumrah's Early Strikes Set Up Victory
India's win was built on Jasprit Bumrah's early breakthroughs. He removed Pakistan's openers inside the powerplay, leaving them at 30/2. Babar Azam anchored the innings with 54, but Bumrah returned to dismiss him in the 15th over. Pakistan's lower order added only 40 runs in the last 5 overs. India's chase was clinical: Rohit Sharma attacked the new ball, scoring 42 off 28 balls. After his dismissal, Virat Kohli took charge, rotating strike and hitting boundaries at will. India needed 45 off the last 6 overs but finished with 8 balls to spare.
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Kohli's Knock Silences Colombo Crowd
The Colombo crowd, largely supporting Pakistan, fell silent as Virat Kohli marched towards victory. His 82 off 56 balls included 8 fours and 2 sixes. Each boundary drew roars from the Indian contingent. For Kohli, this was a personal milestone — his first 80-plus score against Pakistan in an ODI since 2019. The win also ended India's two-match losing streak against Pakistan in ODIs. Fans in India celebrated late into the night, with social media flooded with praise for the former captain.
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India Storm into Final with Dominant Show
This victory confirms India's spot in the Asia Cup 2025 final. They will face the winner of the second semi-final between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. India's all-round performance — Bumrah's bowling and Kohli's batting — signals strong form ahead of the final. Pakistan, despite Babar's half-century, will rue missed chances. The result also boosts India's confidence for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy later this year.
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14 May 2025📌 Development
Babar anchors innings
Babar Azam scores 54 off 68 balls, holding the innings together after early wickets.
14 May 2025⚡ Climax
Pakistan post 186/7
Pakistan finish at 186/7 in 20 overs, with Bumrah taking 3/22.
14 May 2025📌 Development
Rohit's quick 42
Rohit Sharma scores 42 off 28 balls, giving India a flying start in the chase.
14 May 2025✅ Resolution
Kohli's 82 seals win
Virat Kohli scores an unbeaten 82 off 56 balls to guide India to victory with 8 balls to spare.
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- News articleIndia vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 — India wins by 5 wicketsdusknews.com· May 2026
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