Tilak Varma was the star of the night as India defeated Pakistan to win the Asia Cup 2025. It was the first-ever Asia Cup final between the arch-rivals. The left-handed batter played a match-winning knock after India lost three early wickets. Undefeated until the final, India won by five wickets with two balls to spare.
This thrilling match will be remembered for Tilak’s heroics under pressure and India’s strong team performance. Tilak anchored India’s chase and remained not out on 69 from 53 balls with three boundaries and four maximums. He also bowled one over where he conceded nine runs. Over the tournament, Tilak was one of India’s most consistent batters. He finished with a total of 213 runs at an average of 71.00 and strike rate of 131.48. His best innings of the tournament came today at a crucial time.
Pakistan had posted a total of 146 runs after losing wickets regularly. They got a strong start from Sahibzada Farhan (57) and Fakhar Zaman (46). The Indian comeback was inspired by Kuldeep Yadav, who took four wickets. He was supported by Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel, who claimed two wickets each. Together, they restricted Pakistan from posting a bigger total.
While chasing, India also lost quick wickets, but Tilak’s partnership with Shivam Dube (33) sealed the victory. Rinku Singh hit the winning run. It was a four off the only ball he faced.
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