KABUL: India defeated Pakistan by 7 wickets in the Asia Cup match last night. Pakistan batted first, scoring 127 runs in 20 overs. India completed the target in the sixteenth over, finishing with 7 wickets in hand and 25 balls remaining. This was the first encounter between the two countries since the deadly clashes in May. The atmosphere during the match was tense, as Indian players refrained from shaking hands with their Pakistani counterparts before and after the game. Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav stated that this decision was made in coordination with the cricket board and the government, dedicating the victory to the victims of the Pahalgam attack and Indian soldiers. The Pakistan Cricket Board has filed an official complaint due to the Indian players’ refusal to shake hands, and the team’s coach expressed disappointment over the incident. It remains unclear how the Asian Cricket Council and the International Cricket Council will respond to these developments. Matches between India and Pakistan are always highly anticipated, and defeats can provoke strong reactions from fans.
