In a jaw-dropping finish at the Asia Cup 2025 final, Rinku Singh manifested before the tournament that he would hit the winning runs, and he made it happen, sealing India’s victory over Pakistan.
India chased 147 runs, winning by five wickets with two balls to spare, in a high-stakes, tension-filled clash at the Dubai International Stadium.
The chase was anchored by Tilak Varma, who scored an unbeaten 69 off 53 balls, smashing 3 fours and 4 sixes, while Shivam Dube added a quickfire 33 off 22 balls to boost momentum. With the final runs, Rinku Singh fulfilled his prophecy, thrilling fans and completing a dramatic victory for India.
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Rinku, who faced the first ball of the tournament, smashed a four on Harris Rauf's delivery, when India needed one run to win.
Speaking after the match, Rinku Singh said, “Nothing else matters. This one ball matters. One was needed. I hit it for a four. Everyone knows I am a finisher. Team won and I am really happy.”
Pakistan had started strongly at 113/1, but Kuldeep Yadav’s 4-wicket haul for 30 runs triggered a middle-order collapse, leaving Pakistan all out for 146 in 19.1 overs. The match reflected the intense India-Pakistan cricket rivalry, with past controversies and on-field tension adding to the drama.
Singh’s pre-tournament statement had captured fans’ attention, and delivering at the perfect moment has turned him into the latest cricket sensation of 2025.
Celebrations poured in across India, with PM Modi tweeting, “#Operation Sindoor on the games field. Outcome is the same – India wins!”
India chased 147 runs, winning by five wickets with two balls to spare, in a high-stakes, tension-filled clash at the Dubai International Stadium.
The chase was anchored by Tilak Varma, who scored an unbeaten 69 off 53 balls, smashing 3 fours and 4 sixes, while Shivam Dube added a quickfire 33 off 22 balls to boost momentum. With the final runs, Rinku Singh fulfilled his prophecy, thrilling fans and completing a dramatic victory for India.
Also Read: 'Operation Sindoor on the games field': PM Modi reacts to India's Asia Cup win over Pakistan
Rinku, who faced the first ball of the tournament, smashed a four on Harris Rauf's delivery, when India needed one run to win.
RINKU SINGH ON SEPTEMBER 6:
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) September 28, 2025
"Want to hit winning runs for India".
23 days later, he hit the winning run for India in the final. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/yMmCFjA6F2
Speaking after the match, Rinku Singh said, “Nothing else matters. This one ball matters. One was needed. I hit it for a four. Everyone knows I am a finisher. Team won and I am really happy.”
Pakistan had started strongly at 113/1, but Kuldeep Yadav’s 4-wicket haul for 30 runs triggered a middle-order collapse, leaving Pakistan all out for 146 in 19.1 overs. The match reflected the intense India-Pakistan cricket rivalry, with past controversies and on-field tension adding to the drama.
Singh’s pre-tournament statement had captured fans’ attention, and delivering at the perfect moment has turned him into the latest cricket sensation of 2025.
Celebrations poured in across India, with PM Modi tweeting, “#Operation Sindoor on the games field. Outcome is the same – India wins!”
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