Pakistan managed to score just 146 runs in the recently concluded final in Dubai on Sunday, September 28. Tilak Varma played a match-winning innings during the run chase. Varma scored an unbeaten 69 runs off 53 balls. The Men in Blue reached the target with five wickets in hand and two balls to spare.
"Tilak Varma for future leader? Yes please. @TilakV9," Pathan wrote.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) September 29, 2025
Tilak came to the crease when India were in trouble at 10/2 during the third over of their chase. They further slipped to 20/3 after four overs, putting the team under pressure.
Tilak Varma Was Playing An Anchor's Role Only - Abhishek Nayar
During a discussion on Sony Sports, former India coach Abhishek Nayar lauded Tilak Varma for his match-winning innings in the final. Nayar said that Tilak showed awareness and smashed boundaries exactly when needed.
Tilak Varma added a 57-run partnership with Sanju Samson, who scored 24 off 21 balls. He then joined Shivam Dube to put together a 60-run fifth-wicket stand. Rinku Singh smashed the winning run, remaining unbeaten on 4 off just one delivery.
Tilak Varma’s Stellar Contribution in Asia Cup 2025
Tilak scored 213 runs in six innings at an average of 71 and a strike rate of 131.48. The southpaw was the fourth-highest run-getter of the tournament. He scored an unbeaten 49 off 34 balls against Sri Lanka in the final Super Four match.
Overall, Tilak has played 32 T20Is, scoring 962 runs at an average of 53.44 and a strike rate of 149.14, including two centuries and four fifties. He scored both centuries during India’s South Africa tour last year.
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