Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt congratulations to the Indian cricket team following their remarkable victory in the Asia Cup 2025 championship. In a social media post on X, PM Modi celebrated the team’s triumph over Pakistan in the final, referencing “Operation Sindoor” to draw parallels between India’s success on the cricket field and their recent military achievements.
Historic Ninth Asia Cup Title
India clinched their record-extending ninth Asia Cup title with a thrilling five-wicket victory over Pakistan in the final at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 28, 2025. The team remained unbeaten throughout the tournament, defeating Pakistan in all three encounters including the group stage, Super Four, and the final match. Tilak Varma emerged as the hero of the final, scoring an unbeaten 69 runs off 53 balls to guide India to victory with two balls remaining.
Political Leadership Celebrates Team’s Achievement
President Droupadi Murmu also congratulated Team India, highlighting their dominance throughout the tournament where they didn’t lose a single match. Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised the victory as “phenomenal,” stating that “Bharat is destined to win no matter which field”. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar joined the celebrations, posting “Congrats to Team India on winning the Asia Cup. New India delivers”. The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced a prize of Rs 21 crores for the team and support staff to celebrate this historic achievement.
FAQS [Frequently Asked Questions]
- Who won the trophy of Asia Cup 2025?
India won the Asia Cup 2025 trophy by beating Pakistan in the final, marking their ninth championship win in the tournament’s history. Tilak Varma was the star in the final match, sealing victory with an unbeaten knock and making India the undefeated champions.
- Is India receiving the Asia Cup in 2025?
Although India won the Asia Cup 2025, reports indicate the team declined to formally accept the trophy due to a post-match controversy. Despite the situation, India is recognized officially as the Asia Cup winners and will be credited with this historic achievement.
- Where is the Asia Cup 2025?
The Asia Cup 2025 was hosted in Dubai, UAE, with the final match played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. All key matches, including group stage, Super Four, and the final between India and Pakistan, took place at major venues in Dubai.
- Which teams are in the Asia Cup 2025?
The Asia Cup 2025 featured six teams: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Nepal. These teams competed in both the group stages and Super Four rounds, culminating in a high-stakes final between arch-rivals India and Pakistan.