WATCH: Gautam Gambhir crazy celebrations bangs table during IND vs PAK in Asia Cup 2025 final

Team India lead coach Gautam Gambhir was unable to contain himself. In the dying moments of the Asia Cup 2025 final, between India and Pakistan, he erupts with his table-pounding reaction to Tilak Varma striking and sending Haris Rauf for a massive six when India needed exactly eight runs to win from just five balls. The shot nearly confirmed India’s winning, and Gambhir’s table-thumping reaction has become almost as memorable as the 6 itself.

It was the 19.2 over, and India needed just 8 runs from five balls. Rauf bowled a short ball, but Tilak was already primed. He rocked back, swung hard, and sent the ball flying over the ropes for an 80-meter six. The Dubai International Stadium erupted, and cameras showed Gambhir hitting the commentary desk with both hands, his excitement spilling over.

India’s chase of 147 was not easy. The team suffered an early loss of Abhishek Sharma himself and dropped to 20/3 in the powerplay whilst being pressured by the fast bowling of Pakistan, yet Tilak Varma held his nerve and played magnificently. He made 69 not out, anchored the innings, and attacked when required. Shivam Dube played well in support for 33 runs and India chased down the target with confidence.

Pakistan’s Strong Start Fades

Pakistan had started very well. At 113/1, they looked on track for a big total, with Sahibzada Farhan scoring 57 and Fakhar Zaman making 46. But once Varun Chakravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav came into the attack, wickets started falling. Kuldeep took 4 wickets for 30 runs, including a pivotal triple in the 17th over to halt Pakistan's rhythm, and Pakistan were all out for 146.

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India won the match by five wickets to win a record ninth Asia Cup title. Away from the numbers, fans will remember Gambhir's sheer happiness and Tilak Varma's winning six. It was a moment that exemplified the electrifying theater of India-Pakistan cricket, both on and off the field, and one that cricket fans everywhere will recall for a long time.