SaralnamaIndia beat Pakistan by 7 wickets in the Asia Cup 2025 group match in Dubai. After the game, Indian players skipped handshakes with Pakistan and went to their dressing room. This was due to the Pahalgam attack and border tensions earlier in the year. Coach Gautam Gambhir had asked the team to avoid handshakes as a show of support for attack victims. Former Pakistan player Shoaib Akhtar called this act disheartening. The Pakistan Cricket Board filed a protest against India's behavior. India chased down Pakistan's 127/9 in 15.5 overs, with Suryakumar Yadav scoring 47 runs. To watch future matches, check the tournament schedule on the official Asia Cup website. (Updated 15 Sep 2025, 14:03 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- India beat Pakistan by 7 wickets in the Asia Cup 2025 group match in Dubai
- After the game, Indian players skipped handshakes with Pakistan and went to their dressing room
- This was due to the Pahalgam attack and border tensions earlier in the year