New Delhi, Sept. 29 -- Operation Sindoor on the games field, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday in his first reaction after India's thrilling victory over Pakistan in Asia Cup final.

"#OperationSindoor on the games field. Outcome is the same - India wins!," said the Prime Minister in a post on X.

Modi also congratulated cricketers.

Riding on Tilak Varma's incredible half-century, India defeated Pakistan by five wickets.

India bowled out Pakistan for a modest 146 and then chased down the target of 147 with two balls remaining.

Varma smashed an unbeaten 69 in 53 balls, while Shivam Dube contributed a breezy 22-ball 33 during a vital 60-run partnership for the fifth wicket.

Pakistan: 146 all out in 19.1 overs (Sahibzada Farhan...