Hyderabad erupts in celebration after Indias overcome Pakistan in Asia Cup

Youngsters rejoice India’s cricket victory over arch rival Pakistan at Tank Bund in Hyderabad on Sunday. | Photo Credit: SIDDHANT THAKUR

Hyderabad witnessed scenes of jubilation on Sunday evening as India clinched the Asia Cup closing towards Pakistan, sending followers right into a frenzy throughout the town. The Tank Bund stretch alongside the Hussainsagar lake turned the epicentre of celebrations, drawing a whole lot of individuals waving the tricolour flag and chanting slogans. Fireworks lit up the evening sky, their shiny flashes reflecting on the waters of the lake.

Fans gathered at Tank Bund and close to the Telangana Secretariat and have been glued to their cellphone screens, following the match stay. Tension mounted when Shivam Dube was dismissed on the final ball of the nineteenth over, leaving India needing 10 runs from the ultimate over.

The celebrations started even earlier than the match completed when Tilak Varma hit a six on the second ball, with fireworks lighting up the sky quickly after. As the successful runs have been scored by Rinku Singh, automotive horns blared and bikes roared via the road.

At Tank Bund, a sea of younger followers draped in nationwide flags danced to patriotic songs and music from moveable audio system, evoking reminiscences of the jubilant scenes that had adopted India’s Champions Trophy victory earlier this March.

Many pubs, bars, and eating places had stay screenings of the match, and as crowds moved out afterwards, a number of joined the celebrations spilling onto the streets. Several gated communities had additionally organised their very own screenings. Elsewhere within the metropolis, residents gathered in smaller teams to hitch within the victory celebrations.

Hyderabad metropolis police, anticipating massive gatherings, had deployed further personnel alongside the Tank Bund and People’s Plaza, to control site visitors and forestall overcrowding.

Published – September 29, 2025 12:17 am IST

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