The Asia Cup 2025 Final at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 28 is delivering another high-voltage India-Pakistan encounter, but Indian fans were left disappointed as captain Suryakumar Yadav failed to deliver when it mattered the most as he managed to score only 1 runs in five balls.. After winning the toss and bowling first, India restricted Pakistan to a below-par 146 all out in 19.5 overs, seemingly setting up a straightforward chase.

Suryakumar Yadav faces criticism after flop show in Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan

However, the script took a dramatic turn as India lost early wickets, beginning with explosive opener Abhishek Sharma, who managed just five runs before falling to Pakistan’s disciplined attack. The responsibility then shifted to Suryakumar, expected to anchor the innings and guide India towards the target. Yet, the experienced captain could not rise to the occasion.

Attempting to clear the 30-yard circle and assert control over the chase, Suryakumar misjudged a slower delivery, sending it straight to Pakistan skipper Salman Agha, who held a sensational catch. Confusion briefly arose as Suryakumar believed the ball had hit the ground, but the TV umpire confirmed the clean dismissal. The wicket left India reeling early in the chase, sparking intense backlash from netizens who criticized their leader’s inability to stabilize the innings at such a crucial juncture. The flop show of India’s captain in the final has now become the focal talking point, overshadowing the bowlers’ brilliant effort in restricting Pakistan to a modest total.

Here’s how fans reacted:

Suryakumar Yadav has done everything in this tournament (evergreen chewing gum and other non-cricketing tantrums) except producing a single match-winning knock with the bat.#AsiaCup2025 #INDvsPAK

— Rohan महाजन (@mahajanrohan99) September 28, 2025

Suryakumar Yadav choked for the nth number of times & clutch monster Shreyas Iyer is not even selected in team.

I will have Shreyas Iyer anyday over Suryakumar Yadav in team as captain on current form!! pic.twitter.com/raAjSPIwes

— Rajiv (@Rajiv1841) September 28, 2025

Suryakumar Yadav is the biggest fraud.

God knows how he became the captain of the Indian cricket team.#INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/Y9SWsZlCRS

— Yanika_Lit (@LogicLitLatte) September 28, 2025

There is no difference between Suryakumar Yadav and Salman Ali Agha in this Asia Cup.

Ordinary batting and average captaincy..

— Satya Prakash (@_SatyaPrakash08) September 28, 2025

In an ideal world, this should be the end of Suryakumar Yadav’s career. Quota candidate.

— Indian Tintin (@IndianTintin_) September 28, 2025

Not surprised with Captain SuryaKumar getting OUT so soon. I already discounted his wicket.
I think BCCI, Gambhir need to look at his score of last 20 T20!!

— Rajeev Desai (@rajuidesai) September 28, 2025

Chewing gum Master Suryakumar Yadav with yet another failure that too in the finals yet again .
What a joke of a cricketer this man is.😂😂😂
What is he standing there like an idiot. Catch was clean.

— Troll cricket unlimitedd (@TUnlimitedd) September 28, 2025

This #AsiaCup should remain a reminder for Suryakumar Yadav that his form is not something he should take for granted again. It all went downhill after he chose to not bat vs Oman. Always stay grounded. This game is a great leveller. #INDvPAK

— Anuj Nitin Prabhu (@APTalksCricket) September 28, 2025

poore asia cup mai surya kumar yadav ne jitne run banaye ha, usse zyada toh chewing gum chabayi hai.

— Xavier Uncle (@xavierunclelite) September 28, 2025

Obviously, some work has been done behind the scenes. That’s why pace was denied to both Abhishek and Suryakumar, deceiving them. Good catch by Agha to get rid of Surya. India has a huge batting lineup. Tilak. Shubman. Rinku. Dube. Samson. Axar. Finals a pressure game, for sure!

— Gowhar Geelani (@GowharGeelani) September 28, 2025

SuryaKumar Yadav is such a fraud player.

— ‘ (@viratkohli_un) September 28, 2025

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India stumbles early in Asia Cup 2025 final chase against Pakistan

India’s chase of 147 runs has stumbled badly in the first nine overs of the Asia Cup 2025 final at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The early wicket of explosive opener Abhishek a for just five runs off six balls immediately put the Men in Blue under pressure. Shubman Gill followed soon after, managing only 12 runs before falling to Faheem Ashraf, leaving India reeling at 54/3. Captain Suryakumar expected to stabilize the innings, perished cheaply for a single run, trapped by Shaheen Afridi’s probing line. Tilak Varma and Sanju Samson remain unbeaten on 22 and 14 respectively, attempting to rebuild momentum amidst a mounting required run rate of 8.45.

The early breakthroughs by Pakistan’s disciplined pacers, particularly Faheem Ashraf and Shaheen, have put the Men in Green in a commanding position India has struggled to rotate strike and find boundaries, with pressure mounting over each delivery. The team will now need to navigate 66 balls for 93 runs while protecting their lower-middle order. Every misstep could prove costly in the high-stakes summit clash, with the early wickets already shifting momentum sharply in Pakistan’s favour. The duo of Tilak and Samson is under immense pressure to keep the chase alive and avoid another early collapse against their cross-border rivals.

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