The Asia Cup 2025 final between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium delivered yet another moment of drama, this time involving Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav and his Pakistani counterpart, Salman Ali Agha. In the 16th over, bowled by Axar Patel, Agha drove a tossed-up delivery through extra cover, only for Suryakumar to put in a sharp dive and partially stop the ball.
As SKY attempted a direct throw at the stumps, the ball struck Agha, prompting the Indian captain to appeal for obstruction of the field immediately. For the first time in Asia Cup history, India and Pakistan are squaring off in a tournament final, with Suryakumar Yadav eager to stamp his authority and lead the Men in Blue to their ninth Asia Cup crown.
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Having won the toss, SKY opted to bowl first, a bold decision that reflected his attacking mindset in this high-pressure contest. However, his appeal for obstruction turned into one of the evening’s key talking points.
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The third umpire reviewed the incident and ruled in Pakistan’s favour, stating that Salman Agha had maintained a natural running line without altering his direction to block the throw. The decision was met with a mixed reaction, but the majority of the Dubai crowd expressed their displeasure by booing Suryakumar for appealing.
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While SKY’s decision to appeal showed his competitive edge, the crowd’s reaction highlighted how finely balanced emotions run in an India-Pakistan clash. Despite the controversy, the incident only added fuel to the fire of what has already become one of the most intense finals in recent cricketing history. With both sides chasing glory, moments like these underline why the India-Pakistan rivalry remains unmatched in world cricket.
