Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson voiced frustration after Indian cricketers refused traditional post-match handshakes during Sunday's Asia Cup encounter. The coach stated his team was prepared for the customary gesture despite the defeat. Hesson reportedly discussed the matter with tournament officials following the incident. India secured a comfortable seven-wicket triumph at Dubai International Cricket Stadium within 15.5 overs. Captain Suryakumar Yadav remained unbeaten on 47 runs while Shivam Dube contributed 10 runs during the successful chase of 128.
Left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav destroyed Pakistan's batting order with three wickets for 18 runs. Axar Patel claimed two wickets for 18 runs while Varun Chakaravarthy took one wicket for 24 runs. The bowling trio restricted Pakistan to 127 runs for nine wickets on the slow Dubai surface. Tensions surfaced before the match when both captains avoided handshakes during the coin toss ceremony. Suryakumar later dedicated the victory to Indian military personnel following recent events in Pahalgam.
Left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav destroyed Pakistan's batting order with three wickets for 18 runs. Axar Patel claimed two wickets for 18 runs while Varun Chakaravarthy took one wicket for 24 runs. The bowling trio restricted Pakistan to 127 runs for nine wickets on the slow Dubai surface. Tensions surfaced before the match when both captains avoided handshakes during the coin toss ceremony. Suryakumar later dedicated the victory to Indian military personnel following recent events in Pahalgam.
