India defeated Pakistan by five wickets in the Asia Cup 2025 final in Dubai on Sunday to win their ninth title, but the post-match ceremony ended in controversy after players refused to accept the trophy. The team declined to take it from Asian Cricket Council chief Mohsin Naqvi, who also heads the Pakistan Cricket Board.
India’s win in the final marked their third victory against Pakistan in the same tournament, after earlier wins in the group stage and the Super Four stage. The title extended India’s record to nine Asia Cup trophies.
