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India’s Asia Cup hero Rinku Singh surprised his sister Neha with a brand new electric scooter, shortly after his Asia Cup-winning heroics in Dubai earlier in September. Neha shared photos and videos online, captioning them “Thank you Bhaiya.” Rinku’s dramatic final-over six against Pakistan had sealed India’s ninth Asia Cup title.

India clinched their record-extending ninth Asia Cup title by defeating arch-rivals Pakistan in Dubai, with Tilak Varma's unbeaten 69 anchoring the chase and Kuldeep Yadav's spell triggering a collapse. The BCCI rewarded the champions with a massive Rs 21 crore prize money, celebrating a significant victory ahead of the T20 World Cup.

India will play the Asia Cup 2025 final without all-rounder Hardik Pandya due to injury. The team's altered bowling strategy has sparked debate among fans ahead of the summit clash.