Overview

• India beat Pakistan by seven wickets in Dubai, chasing 128 with 25 balls to spare after Pakistan were held to 127-9, with Kuldeep Yadav taking 3-18 and Suryakumar Yadav finishing unbeaten on 47.
• Suryakumar and Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha did not shake hands at the toss, and Indian players left the field after the win without the customary post-match handshakes.
• Pakistan’s management expressed displeasure and filed a protest with match referee Andy Pycroft, with coach Mike Hesson calling the snub disappointing.
• India’s captain dedicated the victory to families of the Pahalgam terror attack victims and to the armed forces, as debate in India over playing Pakistan continued under ACC/ICC tournament obligations.
• The result sent India into the Super Four, with a rematch possible on September 21 and, if both teams reach it, a final on September 28.