On September 28, 2025, Suryakumar Yadav’s India defeated Pakistan by five wickets at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium to win the Asia Cup. It was India’s ninth Asia Cup title, but the victory was remembered for much more than the cricket. The tournament had unfolded against a tense India-Pakistan backdrop, with the customary handshake between the two sides becoming a major talking point and the trophy presentation ending in an extraordinary standoff.