India won the Asia Cup 2025 final by chasing down a target of 147 runs. Still, the team refused to accept the winner’s Trophy during the presentation because it was to be handed over by Mohsin Naqvi, the Pakistan Interior Minister, who is also the PCB chairman and ACC president. This happened amid ongoing political tensions and a recent handshake and behavior controversy between the two teams.
India vs Pakistan Scorecard
- Pakistan 146 all out (19.1 overs).
- India 150 for 5 (Tilak Varma 69*), India won by five wickets with two balls to spare.
- Key bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav 4-30
Ind vs Pak Asia Cup 2025 highlights
India won the toss and elected to bowl first. Pakistan started well with openers in the first 10 overs, till 113/1 – but suddenly the team collapsed with losing nine wickets for just 33 runs to be all out for 146. Kuldeep spins changed everything impressive spell 4-30.
India’s chase started with losing wickets early, 20-3, which chase was made more difficult, and then Tilak Verma stood for chasing with an unbeaten 69 off around 53 balls. India made its comeback with back excellent partnership between Tilak and Shivam Dube took india to one side, winning and Lastly, Rinku faced the last ball and hit the ball to the boundary. India made history again, winning the Asia Cup 9th title, beating Pakistan by five wickets in the final match Asia Cup 2025.
Why India didn’t/accept the Asia Cup Trophy 2025
After the match, the Indian team didn’t accept the Trophy directly from Mohsin Naqvi. The reasons behind this decision were:
- Mohsin Naqvi holds a position in Pakistani politics, and he was also the chairman of ACC, so he was the person to hand over the Trophy to the winning team.
- There were existing tensions between the two countries, both on and off the field.
- Earlier in the tournament, there was a public incident involving a controversy handshake and behavior between the teams, which left a shocking mark in cricket history.
- India’s choice was a silent protest against these issues rather than disrespect to the sport or the event.
- Mohsin Naqvi took the Trophy back with him, and india celebrated the win without the Trophy.
Salman Agha Statement:
Salman Agha threw the cheque in front of the presentation ceremony. He made a statement that “What India has done in this tournament is very disappointing… They’re not disrespecting us by not shaking hands, they’re disrespecting cricket”.
He also said that if a kid is watching in India or Pakistan, we’re not sending them a good message… People think of us as role models, but if we’re behaving like this, we’re not inspiring them.
After this act by the Pakistani minister and head of the Asian Cricket Council, Team India celebrated without the Trophy, marking a scene that was unprecedented in cricket history after a tournament
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