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Dhol, dance and firecrackers: Fans pour into streets as India clinch Asia Cup against Pakistan | Watch
The high-voltage India vs Pakistan clash at Dubai kept fans on edge, with momentum swinging both ways before India sealed a memorable finish.
India erupted in celebration after the men’s cricket team defeated Pakistan by five wickets in a thrilling 2025 Asia Cup final on Sunday. From Delhi, Mumbai, Patna to Poonch visuals emerged of fans bursting firecrackers, beating dhols, and dancing in the streets to mark the country’s record ninth Asia Cup triumph.
The high-voltage clash at Dubai kept supporters on edge, with momentum swinging both ways before India’s lower middle order held nerve to seal a memorable finish. The result triggered wild celebrations across the nation, with fans waving the tricolour and chanting slogans late into the night.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also lauded the team’s effort, saying, “#OperationSindoor on the games field. Outcome is the same – India wins! Congrats to our cricketers.”
India’s win over arch-rivals Pakistan not only extended its dominance in continental cricket but also gave fans a night to remember, with celebrations spilling into every corner of the country.
In Kanpur, fans of the Indian cricket team took to the streets bursting crackers and dancing with joy to celebrate the victory.
The victory sparked jubilant scenes across Mumbai, as fans took to the streets to celebrate. Supporters cheered the team’s performance, dancing to the beat of dhols and reveling in India’s memorable win.
Celebrations erupted across Jammu and Kashmir, fans took to the streets, waving Indian flags and dancing in jubilation.
The Asia Cup final, held amid high tension due to off-field developments, saw Suryakumar Yadav’s team deliver under pressure. Tilak Varma starred with a well-paced half-century, while crucial partnerships with Sanju Samson and Shivam Dube guided India to their second T20I Asia Cup title and ninth overall, including ODI editions.
