India clinched its ninth Asia Cup title with a thrilling five-wicket victory over Pakistan in the final held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the win, drawing a parallel to "Operation Sindoor," a military operation aimed at countering terrorism. He expressed his congratulations on social media, stating, "Operation Sindoor on the games field. Outcome is the same - India wins! Congrats to our cricketers."

In a match that kept fans on the edge of their seats, Pakistan initially performed well but faltered, finishing their innings at just 146 runs in 19.1 overs. Kuldeep Yadav was instrumental in India's success, taking four wickets and becoming the highest wicket-taker in Asia Cup history, surpassing Lasith Malinga's record with a total of 36 wickets.

Chasing a target of 147, India faced early challenges but managed to secure the win with two balls to spare. Tilak Varma played a crucial role, scoring 69 not out, while Rinku Singh sealed the victory with a boundary off Haris Rauf in the final over. This victory marks India's third consecutive win over Pakistan in the tournament, having previously triumphed on September 14 and 21.

The win sparked celebrations across the nation, with fans taking to the streets in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Nagpur, waving flags and bursting firecrackers. An enthusiastic fan remarked, "The match was very entertaining. The entire nation is celebrating today… We were always confident that Team India would win the match." This victory not only adds to India's cricketing legacy but also unites the country in a moment of pride and joy.