Captain Suryakumar Yadav has led India to a comprehensive seven-wicket victory against Pakistan in a politically-charged Asia Cup match before dedicating the win to their armed forces.

India's three-pronged spin attack laid the foundation of their second successive victory in the tournament when they restricted Pakistan for a below-par 9-127.

Opener Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma contributed 31 each before Suryakumar, who made 47 not out, sealed India's victory with a six with 4.1 overs still left in their innings.

The Group A fixture was the first match between the sides since the nuclear-armed neighbours engaged in a four-day military conflict in May this year.

There were demands in India for the team to boycott the match, which went ahead with the Indian board sticking to its stanc

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