Dubai: India batter Tilak Varma unsurprisingly termed his match-winning unbeaten 69 against Pakistan in the Asia Cup final as one of the "most special knocks of his life." Tilak's half-century was the cornerstone of India's tight chase of 147 which eventuated in a five-wicket win here on Sunday.

"There was pressure. They were bowling well. They were mixing the pace up. I was breathing up and trying to stay calm. One of the most special knocks of my life. Chak De India," said Tilak during the post-match presentation ceremony which was delayed by over an hour.

Man of the match Tilak said he was backing his game in a tense situation as India were reeling at 10 for two when he walked in.

"We have prepared for every position. You should be flexible. I was prepared to bat at any order. I was

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