Asia Cup prize money: How much did India earn by beating Pakistan in final?

India’s thrilling five-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final not only delivered a record ninth title but also a significant payday.

According to the reports, the winners of this year’s tournament are awarded USD 300,000 (approximately Rs 2.6 crore), a notable 50 percent increase from the 2023 edition.



The runners-up, Pakistan, get USD 75,000 (around Rs 66.75 lakh), highlighting the growing financial muscle of the Asia Cup.

The jump in prize money underlines how the tournament has grown in stature and commercial pull, especially with the T20 World Cup looming next year.

In 2022, the winners’ purse stood at USD 200,000, making this edition’s prize the richest in the competition’s history.

On the pitch, the money was richly deserved.

Tilak Varma emerged as India’s hero with an unbeaten 69 off 53 balls, guiding the team through an early wobble at 20/3.

Calm under pressure, the young left-hander stitched together vital stands — 57 runs with Sanju Samson (24) and another 64 with Shivam Dube (33).

His maturity and flair stood out as he cleared the ropes four times and stroked three boundaries in a defining innings.

The finale had its share of drama.

India needed 10 runs off the last over.

Tilak deposited Haris Rauf into the stands with a blistering six, before Rinku Singh, playing his first match of the tournament, sealed the deal with a boundary.

The celebrations inside a packed Dubai International Stadium, dominated by Indian fans, mirrored the significance of the occasion.

Earlier, Kuldeep Yadav’s 4/30 derailed Pakistan’s innings, reducing them from a commanding 113/1 to 146 all out. Supported by Axar Patel and Varun Chakravarthy, who picked two wickets each, Kuldeep’s spell was the turning point.

In the end, India not only lifted the trophy but also walked away with the biggest prize purse in Asia Cup history, making this victory sweet both on and off the field.

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