Asia Cup 2025 Final: India Defeats Pakistan by 5 Wickets
At the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, Team India clinched their ninth Asia Cup title by defeating Pakistan with a 5-wicket win.
Tilak Varma Becomes the Talk of Social Media
After the match, all the spotlight was on Tilak Varma, who played a crucial innings under pressure. Social media platforms and official broadcasters were abuzz with praise for the young Indian star.
Irfan Pathan Compares Tilak Varma to Virat Kohli
Former Indian pacer Irfan Pathan compared Tilak Varma’s innings to Virat Kohli’s unforgettable knock against Pakistan in the 2022 T20 World Cup.
Back then in Melbourne, Kohli’s unbeaten 82 runs led India to a miraculous win that seemed impossible at one stage.
Tough Situation, Brilliant Response
In Sunday’s final, chasing 147 runs, India lost 3 wickets for just 20 runs in 4 overs. The game looked slipping away, but Tilak Varma’s calm and powerful batting turned the tide in India’s favor.
Rohit Sharma’s Prediction Comes True
Tilak Varma was signed by Mumbai Indians in IPL 2022, where he impressed in his debut season with 397 runs in 14 matches.
Following that performance, skipper Rohit Sharma had said – “Tilak Varma has great potential.”
In IPL 2023, Tilak continued his form, scoring 343 runs in 11 matches.
Harsha Bhogle Calls Him a “Special Talent”
Noted cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle praised him on social media, writing:
“I thought it last year, and now I’m convinced – Tilak Varma is going to be a very special player.”
