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IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2025: After securing an easy win over Pakistan by seven wickets in the ongoing Asia Cup, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav clarified the team's choice to decline a handshake with their rivals, remarking, "there are certain things in life that take precedence over sportsmanship."

Suryakumar was at the helm of leading the scoreboard as he scored a not-out 47 runs from 37 deliveries as India successfully pursued a target of 128 runs in merely 15.5 overs.

He also expressed that the Indian team stands in solidarity with all the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack and dedicated this victory to the Indian armed forces.

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Public outrage regarding India's matchup with Pakistan in the tournament arose from the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Notably, the attack claimed the lives of 26 civilians who went there as tourists. The sentiments surrounding the match were mixed, with even calls to boycott the game against Pakistan.

While speaking at the post-match Press Conference, Suryakumar said, "I feel a few things in life are ahead of sportsman spirit. I have told it at the presentation as well. We stand with all the victims of the Pahalagam terror attack. We stand with their families also and express our solidarity. As I said, we dedicate this win to our brave armed forces who took part in Operation Sindoor. As they continue to inspire us all, we will try our best to, whenever given the opportunity, inspire them as well if possible."

In the eighth time in the last nine T20Is between India and Pakistan, the chasing side has ended up winning. The only exception was the T20 World Cup game in New York last year.

After Kuldeep Yadav cast a spell with his left-arm wrist spin, captain Suryakumar Yadav played the captain's knock to add to Pakistan's misery in the rivalry fixture.

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While India roared with a comprehensive win, Pakistan perished, courtesy of their lacklustre performance across all facets of the game.

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