Overview

• India defeated Pakistan by five wickets in Dubai, completing an unbeaten run to secure their ninth Asia Cup crown.
• The triumph marked Suryakumar Yadav’s first major title as India captain.
• After contributing only 72 runs across the tournament, Suryakumar told reporters he is "not out of form, just out of runs."
• Hardik Pandya was unavailable for the final due to a niggle as staff said his condition would be assessed, and Shivam Dube opened the bowling with figures of 0/23 in three overs.
• The presentation ceremony was contentious, with reports saying medals and the trophy were initially withheld and an ACC official removed the silverware on instructions from PCB and ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi.