'Let down country': Pakistan cricket team did what it does best in match against India

The highly anticipated Asia Cup final between Pakistan and India concluded on Monday night, ending in disappointment for Pakistani cricket fans.

Despite hopes for a turnaround, the Pakistan team fell short in a high-stakes match, leading to widespread frustration and criticism from fans.

The game saw underwhelming performances from key players such as Haris Rauf and Hussain Talat, who failed to deliver when it mattered most.

India should thank Haris Rauf. Warna bohat mushkil lag raha tha

— Tamkenat (@TamkenatM) September 28, 2025

It is truly exhausting to share a country with Haris Rauf.

— Umair Javed (@umairjav) September 28, 2025

Poor captaincy, poor team strategy, terrible bowling by Harris. We didn't just lose today. We handed this match to India.

— Ammar Ali Jan (@ammaralijan) September 28, 2025

they call him 007

- 0 batting performance

- 0 bowling performance

- 7 dropped catches pic.twitter.com/vqeLwhYV7J

— sadboi kafka (@itsurmommah) September 28, 2025

India, on the other hand, left no stone unturned to let Pakistan down.

Pakistan deserves such punishment 👊 pic.twitter.com/gh3TVwSH4C

— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) September 28, 2025

For many Pakistani fans, the match was a rollercoaster of emotions. Even with a track record of inconsistency, there remained a glimmer of hope, hope that was ultimately dashed.

We've lost too many matches like these to be losing this again

— Zak (@Zakr1a) September 28, 2025

One thing I love about the Pakistan team is that they never fail to disappoint me.

— M (@anngrypakiistan) September 28, 2025

On the other hand, India's victory was celebrated as a masterclass in courage, belief and playing for the flag, with current and former stars heaping praise on the 'Men in Blue' as they clinched a record-extending ninth title.

Fireworks lit up the Dubai sky as Rinku Singh's boundary sealed a thrilling five-wicket victory, while young Tilak Varma anchored the chase with maturity beyond his years and Kuldeep Yadav delivered a match-turning spell with the ball.

Former head coach Ravi Shastri lauded the composure of the youngsters. World Cup-winning ex-all rounder Yuvraj Singh said the clash lived up to the hype. ICC chairman Jay Shah hailed the Indian team's consistency.