Who dismissed Fakhar Zaman in the Asia Cup 2025 final?

Varun Chakaravarthy, the Indian spinner, dismissed the well-set Fakhar Zaman in the Asia Cup 2025 final.

How did Varun Chakaravarthy's bowling impact the Asia Cup 2025 final?

Chakaravarthy's smart and tight bowling, including the dismissal of Fakhar Zaman, triggered a Pakistan collapse, as they lost two more wickets to the Indian spin trio.

What was the result of the Asia Cup 2025 final between India and Pakistan?

After Chakaravarthy's crucial wicket of Fakhar Zaman, Pakistan's batting imploded, and they were reduced to 133-6 in the 17th over at the time of writing, suggesting an Indian victory in the Asia Cup 2025 final.

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Spinner's Masterclass: Varun Chakaravarthy Outsmarts Fakhar Zaman in Tense Asia Cup Clash

28 Sep, 2025

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Summary

Varun Chakaravarthy dismisses well-set Fakhar Zaman in Asia Cup final
Pakistan collapse after Zaman's dismissal, lose 2 more wickets to Indian spinners
Chakaravarthy bowls tight spell, conceding only 5 runs in his opening powerplay over

Spinner's Masterclass: Varun Chakaravarthy Outsmarts Fakhar Zaman in Tense Asia Cup Clash

On Sunday, September 28, 2025, Indian spinner Varun Chakaravarthy delivered a masterful performance in the Asia Cup final against Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium. With Pakistan batting first after being put in, veteran opener Fakhar Zaman was looking set to anchor the innings, having scored 46 runs off 35 deliveries. However, Chakaravarthy's guile and smart bowling proved to be Zaman's undoing.

After being pinned down by the Indian spin trio of Tilak Varma and Kuldeep Yadav, Zaman attempted to take down Chakaravarthy in the 15th over. The batter struck a mighty six over long-on, but the mystery spinner was quick to adjust his length, pitching the next delivery outside Zaman's hitting arc. Sensing Pakistan's need for momentum, Zaman could not resist trying a massive heave, but failed to middle the shot, leading to a comfortable catch for Kuldeep Yadav at point.