Asia Cup 2025 Prize Money: India clinched the Asia Cup 2025 title by defeating Pakistan in the final. Abhishek Sharma was named Player of the Tournament, and Kuldeep Yadav earned the Man of the Match award. Here’s the full list of award winners after the IND vs PAK Dubai final.
In the India vs Pakistan cricket match, India secured a thrilling victory over Pakistan in the final by successfully chasing a 147-run target at the National Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Tilak Varma played a brilliant innings of 69* off 53 balls, one of the best knocks of his career in a final, guiding India to victory.
India clinched their ninth Asia Cup title and second T20 Asia Cup after defeating Pakistan in their first-ever final encounter in the continental tournament. Players were presented with awards and prize money by the organisers following the match.
India get INR 2.5 crore for Asia Cup 2025 Prize win
According to reports, the Indian team earned prize money of $300,000 (₹2.5 crore) for winning the Asia Cup 2025, although they did not officially collect it. While some awards were distributed during the presentation, the Indian players did not receive their medals or the trophy, choosing not to accept the title from Asian Cricket Council chief Mohsin Naqvi, who also serves as Pakistan Cricket Board chairman and the country’s interior minister.
Abhishek Sharma wins Player of the Tournament, Kuldeep bags MOM
Star batter Abhishek Sharma was named the Player of the Tournament for scoring 314 runs in seven innings despite having scored only five runs in the final.
Kuldeep Yadav was named Player of the Match after taking four crucial wickets in the final. He played a key role in India’s victory, restricting Pakistan in the first innings with figures of 4/30, helping trigger their collapse.
Check list of award winners from the Asia Cup 2025 final:
Gamechanger of the match: Shivam Dube – 3500 USD or INR 3.10 lakh
Super Sixers of the match: Tilak Varma – 3000 USD or INR 2.66 lakh
Player of the match: Tilak Varma – 5000 USD or INR 4.43 lakh
Runners up: Pakistan – 75000 USD or INR 66.50 lakh
Most Valuable Player of Asia Cup 2025: Kuldeep Yadav – 15000 USD or INR 13.30 lakh
Player of the Tournament: Abhishek Sharma – Haval H9 SUV and 15000 USD or INR 13.30 lakh
India registered a thrilling victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, chasing down a modest target of 147 runs. This was the first-ever final meeting between the two arch-rivals in the tournament, and India showcased exceptional skill and composure under pressure. Tilak Varma played a match-winning, unbeaten 69 off 53 balls, anchoring the innings and guiding India to a memorable triumph.
The bowling department also delivered, with Kuldeep Yadav taking four crucial wickets for just 30 runs. His outstanding spell in the first innings played a pivotal role in restricting Pakistan and earning him the Player of the Match award. The victory marked India’s ninth Asia Cup title and their second T20 Asia Cup crown. Abhishek Sharma was named Player of the Tournament for his consistent performances throughout the competition.
Reports suggest that the Indian team has won prize money of $300,000 (₹2.5 crore) for their triumph. However, the team chose not to officially receive the prize money, medals, or the trophy from ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi, who is also the Pakistan Cricket Board chairman and interior minister. Despite this, the win remains a historic and proud moment for Indian cricket, celebrated by fans worldwide.
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