New Delhi: Team India delivered a commanding performance, defeating Pakistan by 5 wickets in the Asia Cup 2025 final to claim their ninth title in a thrilling contest.
The victory, celebrated across the nation, was dubbed “Operation Sindoor on the field” by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, drawing parallels to India’s recent military success against Pakistan.
Modi’s succinct social media post read, “Operation Sindoor on the field. The result is the same – India’s victory. Congratulations to our cricketers.”
Amid ongoing border tensions and calls for a boycott, India’s dominance over Pakistan was emphatic, securing their third win against them in the tournament.
The final, a high-octane clash, saw Pakistan post 146, powered by Sahibzada Farhan’s 57 and Fakhar Zaman’s 46. Kuldeep Yadav’s fiery spell of four wickets kept India in control.
As India attempted to chase 147, they faltered early, falling to 20/3. However, Tilak Varma’s unbeaten 69 off 53 balls, adorned with three fours and four sixes, reversed the situation. His gritty half-century, complemented by Sanju Samson’s 24 and Shivam Dube’s brisk 33, guided India to victory with composure. Varma’s match-winning knock earned him accolades as the architect of India’s triumph.
The win sparked nationwide celebrations, with Modi’s symbolic remark amplifying the sentiment. India’s relentless supremacy, both on the border and on the cricket field, underscored their unyielding spirit, making this Asia Cup victory a historic milestone in the storied India-Pakistan rivalry.