'Operation Sindoor on the Games Field' - PM Modi hails after India’s IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2025 win
PM Modi hails India’s thrilling five-wicket win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 as “Operation Sindoor on the games field.”
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi described India’s five-wicket win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup final as “Operation Sindoor on the games field,” saying the outcome remained the same, India wins. He congratulated the team for their spirited performance in a high-pressure match, which helped them lift their ninth Asia Cup title.
PM Modi posted on X, “#OperationSindoor on the games field. Outcome is the same - India wins! Congrats to our cricketers.” The operation, launched by the Indian armed forces on May 7, 2025, came after the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. It was a precise, tri-service campaign aimed at dismantling terror networks across the Line of Control and deeper inside Pakistan. The mission showed coordination and professionalism by the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
Under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav, the team showed their composure to chase down 147 to win with just 2 balls remaining in Dubai. Tilak Varma played a composed yet brave 69 not out from 53, involving several important partnerships with Sanju Samson (24) and Shivam Dube (33) to steer India to victory. Varma's calmness in the chase was important as India lost early wickets with Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Shubman Gill going cheaply.
Asia Cup 2025 Final: Match Highlights
Pakistan got off to a great start with Sahibzada Farhan scoring 57 and Fakhar Zaman scoring 46, putting on 84 runs for the first wicket in under ten overs. However, Kuldeep Yadav (4/30) sent the innings into turmoil, supported by Varun Chakravarthy (2/30), Axar Patel (2/26) and Jasprit Bumrah (2/25). From 113/1, Pakistan plunged to 146 all out, losing nine wickets for just 33 runs.
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India's pursuit became tense after losing a couple of wickets, but Tilak Varma held the innings together. His controlled drives and some aggressive strokes paired with Dube’s ability to score quickly changed the direction of the game. Varma hit a vital six off Haris Rauf in the last over, and Rinku Singh smashed the winning boundary, earning India a five-wicket victory and their ninth Asia Cup title, a record.
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