'Operation Sindoor on the games field': PM Modi reacts to India's Asia Cup win over Pakistan

As India clinched the Asia Cup 2025 after beating Pakistan in a thrilling final at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday, the whole nation congratulated the Men in Blue

Reacting to the victory, PM Modi took to X to congratulate the Indian team for beating Pakistan by 5 wickets.

“Operation Sindoor on the games field. Outcome is the same – India wins!” he said.



India bowled out Pakistan for a modest 146 runs. In response, India chased down the target with two balls to spare, winning by five wickets. The Men in Blue had already defeated Pakistan twice in this edition of the multinational tournament.

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Tilak Varma played a pivotal role, scoring an unbeaten 69 off 53 balls. Shivam Dube contributed a quickfire 33 off 22 balls, and Rinku Singh sealed the victory with a boundary in the final over.

Earlier, Pakistan had collapsed from a strong 113/1 to 146 all out in 19.1 overs. Kuldeep Yadav was instrumental in dismantling the batting lineup, taking 4 wickets for 30 runs.

The intense rivalry was also marked by the lack of handshakes between players, continuing the tension observed in earlier matches of the tournament.

Asia Cup victory amid controversies and geopolitical tensions

The Asia Cup 2025 final was marred by several controversies. Pakistan's Haris Rauf and Shaheen Afridi were accused of disrespecting India's national anthem by talking during its performance.

Additionally, Rauf's repeated "fighter jet" gestures, interpreted as provocative, led to widespread criticism and a 30% match fee fine imposed by the ICC. Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav also faced a similar fine for dedicating the team's victory to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack and the Indian armed forces.

The "no handshake" policy, initiated by India in the Super Four stage, continued into the final, with Yadav deliberately avoiding a handshake with a former Pakistan captain at the toss.

The backdrop to these tensions includes the Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025, where 26 Indian civilians were killed. In response, India launched "Operation Sindoor," targeting militant infrastructure in Pakistan occupied Kashmir and mainland Pakistan.