Dubai International Cricket Stadium has seen more than India’s thrilling five wicket win over Pakistan in the final of the Asia Cup 2025, but also saw that Suryakumar Yadav also took a powerful stand on the ground on Sunday, 28 September.
After winning the Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan, Suryakumar Yadav announced that he would donate fees for his match to the families affected by the Indian Armed Forces in the tournament and the Pahalgam terror attack earlier this year.
Suryakumar Yadav donated the Asia Cup 2025 match fee to the armed forces and Pahalgam victims
Speaking at the post -match press conference, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav said that he wants to support brave soldiers and help the victims of tragic terror attacks in Pahgam.
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Suryakumar Yadav told the media in the presser, “I want to pay my match fees from all the games that I have played for the Indian Army in this tournament.”
I have decided to donate my match fees from this tournament to support my armed forces and families of the victims, who were suffering from the Pahalgam terror attack. , @suryya_14kumar#ASIACUPFINAL #Indvspak #Asiacup2025 #Indiancrick
pic.twitter.com/n8u333almalm– Sajan (@hey_sajan) September 29, 2025
Later, Suryakumar Yadav also confirmed the move on his social media handle. He posted, X: “I have decided to donate my match fees from this tournament to support my armed forces and families of the victims. You are always in my views.”
I have decided to donate my match fees from this tournament to support my armed forces and families of the victims, who were suffering from the Pahalgam terror attack. You are always in my thoughts.
Jai Hind
– Surya Kumar Yadav (@Surya_14Kumar) September 28, 2025
India’s T20I players earn ₹ 4 lakhs for each match which they play. With seven matches in the Asia Cup 2025, Suryakumar will donate all his match fees, and it will be 28 lakhs to the Indian armed forces and the victims of the Pahgam terror attack.
Suryakumar Yadav’s patriotic moments in Asia Cup 2025
In particular, the Asia Cup 2025 was the first time India faced Pakistan on the ground since the Pahgam attack, which extended the border in May – May -May -Realization Sindoor – May. Blue men dominated all three encounters against their fundamentalists.
Suryakumar stood long against Pakistan throughout the tournament, refused to join hands with Pakistan captain Salman Ali Aga in all three matches, including the final on Sunday. After India’s first group-chanting victory over Pakistan, he dedicated a victory to the Indian Armed Forces and expressed solidarity with families affected by the Pahgam terror attack.
For his move, the Indian captain also faced fines, but won back home. With his gestures, Suryakumar has sent a strong message of patriotism and support to the heroes of the country.
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India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Finals
Speaking of the match, India opted to bowl first after winning the toss. Pakistan got a strong start for an 84 -run partnership between Sahibzada Farhan (57 runs in 38 balls) and Fakhar Zaman (46 off 35 balls). Fakhar and Farhan were ready to take Pakistan to a commanding clan.
But Indian spinners changed the game to their heads. Kuldeep Yadav (4/30) and Varun Chakraborty (2/30) triggered a dramatic collapse. Jasprit Bumrah completed the work with two quick wickets, reduced Pakistan in 113/1 to 12.4 overs, out of 146 in 19.1 overs.
However, blue men had made a poor start, thanking Faheem Ashraf (3/29) thanks to the fierce bowling by 20/3. But a brilliant 57 -run partnership between Tilak Verma (69*off 53 balls) and Sanju Samson (24 off 21 balls) brought India back into controversy in Dubai.
Later, Shivam Dubey (33 off 22 balls) joined Tilak to dominate the game. The match ended in a moment of a story for Rinku Singh, which hit the winning run on the first ball, as India won five wickets by five wickets to take a record ninth Asia Cup.
