On Sunday, September 28, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, India defeated Pakistan in the Asia Cup final to win the trophy for the eighth time in history. Tilak Varma’s strong performance was a major factor in the victory, which was Pakistan’s third loss to India in the 2025 regional tournament.
With a masterful demonstration of poise and ferocity, the left-handed batter stole the stage. Tilak Varma nearly won the match for India with an undefeated 69 runs from 53 balls, including a vital six off the last over bowled by Haris Rauf. Rinku Singh scored the last runs as India needed just one run from three balls, giving the Men in Blue a well-earned victory.
After his incredible innings, Tilak Varma joyfully celebrated by racing to his teammates and making heart gestures with his fingers in front of the camera, capturing the excitement of the occasion.
That Roar of Tilak Varma. I can watch this on loop again and again without getting bored. Iconic. pic.twitter.com/dFDX8w5RmB
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) September 28, 2025
India’s bowling attack had put pressure on Pakistan earlier in the game. Kuldeep Yadav was the standout player for the Men in Blue, taking four wickets for 30 runs as they bowled Pakistan out for 146 runs. In addition to Kuldeep’s effort, Varun Chakravarthy (2/30), Jasprit Bumrah (2/25), and Axar Patel (2/26) made sure that, despite a strong start, Pakistan’s middle and lower order were unable to make an impression.
Sahibzada Farhan led Pakistan in scoring with 57 off 38, which included three sixes and five boundaries, while Fakhar Zaman chipped in with 46. But the rest of the batting order stumbled and fell apart cheaply.
Pakistan dismissed the top-order batsmen early in an attempt to slow down India’s chase. Nevertheless, Tilak Varma brave performance helped India maintain the innings, and Sanju Samson’s 24 and Shivam Dube’s 33 runs provided vital support. With three wickets for 29 runs in his four overs, Faheem Ashraf was Pakistan’s most effective bowler during the game.
India ultimately defeated their fiercest rivals in a spectacular victory thanks to their well-balanced bat and ball performance. The victory gave India a much-needed lift ahead of the forthcoming T20 World Cup in addition to reaffirming their status as Asia Cup champions.
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