Indian cricket stars Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav led a heartfelt tribute after India’s dominant seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup. The duo dedicated the thrilling win to the victims of the tragic Pahalgam terror attack and India’s brave armed forces, striking a chord with fans amid heightened emotions.
In a high-octane chase, Suryakumar Yadav stole the show with an unbeaten 47 off 37 balls, guiding India to the 128-run target in just 15.5 overs. This marks the eighth time in the last nine T20Is that the chasing team has beaten Pakistan— the only outlier was last year’s T20 World Cup clash in New York.
Shubman Gill shared his emotions on X (formerly Twitter), writing, “Today’s win is dedicated to the victims of Pahalgam and to our brave armed forces who continue to safeguard us. The spirit of India lives on both on and off the field. Jai Hind.” Suryakumar echoed the sentiment on Instagram: “This win is dedicated to the armed forces of India and the victims of the Pahalgam attack. Jai Hind.”
The match carried extra weight due to public outrage over India-Pakistan cricket ties. The Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 in Jammu and Kashmir claimed 26 innocent tourists’ lives at the hands of Pakistan-sponsored militants, fueling calls to boycott the fixture. Fans’ mixed feelings highlighted the deep-rooted India-Pakistan rivalry in cricket.
On the field, India’s spin wizard Kuldeep Yadav dismantled Pakistan’s batting with his left-arm wrist spin, earning Player of the Match honors. He kept it simple with a red heart emoji on Instagram. Opener Abhishek Sharma lit up the innings with explosive fours and sixes, later posting “Jai Hind” on social media.
Pakistan’s skipper Salman Ali Agha skipped the post-match presentation after a dismal all-round showing, as their bowlers and batters struggled against India’s firepower. This comprehensive Asia Cup win not only boosts India’s campaign but also honors the nation’s resilience in tough times. Jai Hind!
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