India clinched the 2024 Asia Cup, defeating Pakistan in a thrilling final held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The highly anticipated match went down to the wire, with India winning by five wickets in the final over. Captain Rohit Sharma led from the front with a commanding 90 runs, while Pakistan’s pace attack, led by Shaheen Afridi, fought valiantly.
This victory marked India’s record-breaking eighth Asia Cup title. The tournament also saw strong performances from emerging teams like Afghanistan and Bangladesh, who made it to the semifinals. Afghanistan’s spin trio of Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Noor Ahmad impressed, setting the stage for more competition in future events.