India's women's cricket team secured a historic eighth Asia Cup title by defeating Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final. The match took place in a tense atmosphere, as the Indian team refused to accept the trophy from Mohsin Naqvi, who holds multiple roles, including chairman of the Asian Cricket Council, Pakistan's interior minister, and head of the Pakistan Cricket Board. This decision led to a delay in the trophy ceremony, which was eventually shortened as the Indian team opted to conduct its own medal presentation. During the ceremony, Devajit Saikia, secretary of India's cricket governing body, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), presented the best fielder medal to Nandani Sharma. The event concluded abruptly after medals were given to the Sri Lankan team and match officials. Mohsin Naqvi later handed over the runners-up prize to Sri Lanka's captain, Chamari Athapaththu. India's victory was built on a strong innings of 183-5, with standout performances from Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma, who shared a 129-run opening partnership in just over 12 overs. In response, Sri Lanka struggled against the Indian bowling attack, with Shree Charani taking four wickets for 20 runs in four overs. Despite the win, the Indian team did not appear to receive their medals or trophy during the official ceremony. India's coach, Amol Muzumdar, explained that the BCCI had decided not to accept the trophy from Naqvi, adding that the team considered themselves champions regardless of the circumstances. The refusal to accept the trophy from a Pakistani official is part of a broader pattern of political tensions between India and Pakistan, which have influenced cricket events. Indian players have often avoided handshakes with Pakistani counterparts and declined to accept awards from officials from Pakistan. This was evident in the men's team's Asia Cup campaign, where they defeated Pakistan three times, including the final, without accepting the trophy from Naqvi or shaking hands with Pakistani players. The Indian women's team also avoided handshakes with the Pakistan squad during their earlier match in the tournament. India's captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, emphasized that the team had maintained its standards throughout the tournament, focusing on their performance rather than external factors.