In a post-match mic drop that echoed louder than the final boundary, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) unleashed a brutal social media sledge at arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday, September 28, 2025, celebrating Team India's heart-pounding five-wicket victory in the T20 Asia Cup 2025 final with a cheeky X post: "3 blows. 0 response. Asia Cup Champions. Message delivered. 21 crores prize money for the team and support staff." The barb, referencing India's hat-trick of thumpings over Pakistan in the tournament, sent cricket Twitter into overdrive, racking up thousands of likes and shares as fans reveled in the unfiltered shade.
Captain Suryakumar Yadav's swashbuckling squad, unbeaten throughout the competition, extended their T20I dominance under his leadership—now boasting 18 wins, two losses, and two ties since he took the reins—to claim a second T20 Asia Cup crown and a record-extending ninth overall, blending ODI and T20 editions. The ₹21 crore windfall, split among players and support staff, caps a campaign that blended tactical nous, spin wizardry, and clutch batting on the sun-baked Dubai International Stadium pitch.
The "3 blows" jab nods to India's trio of triumphs: a six-run group-stage squeaker on September 14, where Bumrah's death-over heroics held firm; a four-wicket Super 4 thriller on September 21, powered by Gill's 101*; and this final masterclass. Pakistan's response? Muted silence from their camp, with captain Babar Azam later admitting, "We started well but couldn't adapt to the spin—credit to India." BCCI's post, viewed over 50,000 times within hours, drew memes galore: One viral edit photoshopped a knockout punch on the Pakistan crest, captioned "Delivered."
Suryakumar, grinning post-presentation, quipped: "The boys showed heart—that's the blue jersey magic." Tilak, crowned Player of the Match, added: "Chasing 147 felt like 200 at times, but we backed our plan." Kuldeep's haul earned him MVP honors, his 17 wickets underscoring India's spin renaissance. For Pakistan, it's back to the drawing board after a semifinal exit from Sri Lanka, their first final since 2018 now a painful footnote.
As confetti rained and the ₹21 crore cheque gleamed, this Asia Cup cements India's T20 supremacy—and reminds rivals: When the Men in Blue strike thrice, the echo lasts. With eyes on the 2026 World Cup, the message? Loud, clear, and cash-backed.
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