PM Narendra Modi compared India’s Asia Cup 2025 cricket victory over Pakistan to Operation Sindoor, saying, “Outcome is the same – India wins!”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Team India on its Asia Cup 2025 victory over Pakistan, drawing a symbolic link to India’s military action earlier this year.
Taking to X, the Prime Minister wrote: “#OperationSindoor on the games field. Outcome is the same – India wins! Congrats to our cricketers.”
India defeated Pakistan by five wickets in a dramatic final that kept fans on edge. The match saw frequent momentum shifts before India’s lower middle order held their nerve to seal the title.
The victory comes against a backdrop of strained India-Pakistan ties, with memories of the May airstrikes on Pakistan’s terror infrastructure still fresh. The confrontation had intensified diplomatic hostilities, leading to debates over whether sporting ties with Pakistan should continue.
Despite skepticism from some quarters, India’s victory ignited nationwide celebrations, with fans hailing both the team’s grit and the symbolic significance of beating Pakistan in the final.
The win not only secured India the Asia Cup 2025 trophy but also gave cricket enthusiasts a moment of joy amid an otherwise tense political climate.
