Did Team India Take Asia Cup Trophy From Mohsin Naqvi?

The Asia Cup 2025 final was played in Dubai on 28 September between India and Pakistan. Pakistan batted first and had a good start, but lost wickets quickly. Their whole team was all out for 146 runs in 19.1 overs. India also lost some early wickets while chasing. The match looked close, but Tilak Varma scored 69 runs not out, and one of the best all-rounders in India, Shivam Dube, made 33 runs, giving India hope. Together, they took India to the target. India scored 150 runs for 5 wickets in 19.4 overs and won by 5 wickets, lifting the Asia Cup trophy.

Did Team India Take Asia Cup Trophy From Mohsin Naqvi?

The Asia Cup 2025 final presentation ceremony turned dramatic after India’s win over Pakistan. Even though the players were ready to celebrate their ninth Asia Cup title, they refused to collect the trophy from ACC President Mohsin Naqvi. The situation created confusion and delayed the ceremony for several minutes. The crowd, players, and broadcasters were left waiting as discussions went on at the presentation stage.

On the other hand, the Pakistan cricket team collected their runners-up medals and the runners-up cheque in the post-match presentation. The Indian team informed ACC that they will not collect the trophy from Mohsin, and they even sat on the winners' podium without the Asia Cup trophy for the post-match team photo.

Historic Clash as India and Pakistan Face Off in Their First-Ever Asia Cup Final

For the first time in Asia Cup history, India and Pakistan played against each other in the final of the 2025 tournament in Dubai. Both teams had reached the last stage after performing well in the group matches. Pakistan batted first and made 146 runs. Their innings started well, but they could not keep the same pace till the end.
India started the chase but lost three wickets very quickly. The match looked difficult, but Tilak Varma played a steady and important innings. He scored 69 runs not out and helped India win the match. Shivam Dube also supported him with some good shots. India reached the target in the last over with two balls left and won by 5 wickets.

India lifted the Asia Cup for the ninth time. It was also their second crown in the T20 format. What made the night incredible, that this was the first-ever Asia Cup final between India and Pakistan. As the commentators would say, “History has been scripted under the lights!” For cricket fans, it was not just a final, it was a blockbuster clash of the arch-rivals, and India held their nerve to seal the glory.