A furiously charged-up Tilak Varma was seen giving it back to the Pakistan players after helping India win the 2025 Asia Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Tilak, who top-scored for the Men in Blue with a brilliantly anchored, unbeaten 69, was repeatedly sledged by Pakistani players throughout the innings.

The source of his emotions were clear. He began his innings when the team was three down inside the power play, chasing 147 against a bowling attack that had its tails up. He took his time initially, but built steady partnerships with Sanju Samson and Shivam Dube at the other end, perfectly picking his moments to hit boundaries.

With 10 runs required in the last over, Tilak took charge again with a big six off Haris Rauf and three additional runs to set up Rinku

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