After leading India to victory in the Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan on September 28 in Dubai with an undefeated score of 69, Indian cricketer Tilak Varma was greeted with enthusiastic applause at Hyderabad Airport. India won their seventh Asia Cup thanks in large part to Varma’s outstanding innings in the top match.
At the airport, fervent supporters welcomed Tilak Varma to the beat of drums as he returned to his hometown.
Reporters gathered around him, curious to learn about his experience in the high-stress situation, as he was given a flower.
#Hyderabad:Asia Cup hero Tilak Varma (@TilakV9) receives a grand welcome at Hyderabad airport, with fans greeting him to the beat of drums. His crucial innings during India’s chase against Pakistan helped secure the record ninth Asia Cup win. #TilakVarma #AsiaCup2025 #INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/VPydO863JN
— Lokmat Times Nagpur (@LokmatTimes_ngp) September 29, 2025
India beat archrivals Pakistan by five wickets in the final for the third time. Sahibzada Farhan scored 57 to lead Pakistan to 146, but the remainder battled. India’s star bowler, Kuldeep Yadav, took four wickets to restrict the opposition.
Tilak Varma calm knock stabilised the crease during India’s chase. Rinku Singh hit the winning runs in the last over.
Tilak Varma spectacular performance ensured the Blues won with two balls to spare.
Tilak Varma ran over the pitch in joy after the win. He won the Player of the Match award, capping off a great night for the Men in Blue and cementing his place in Indian cricket’s rising stars.
There was pressure. They bowled well. They changed pace. Breathing, I tried to relax. Great Samson knock. The country benefited from Dube’s pressure-handling. We prepared for all roles. Be adaptable. Batting wherever was my option. Supporting my game. When wickets are sluggish, I talk to Gauti sir and try hard. One of my greatest knocks. This is for all Indians, Varma stated after the game.
India
