69 runs off 53 balls by Tilak Varma led India to their 9th Asia Cup title. India beat Pakistan by 5 wickets in the final at Colombo. Chasing 147, India struggled at 20/3 before Varma's match-winning knock. He partnered with Samson (24) and Dube (33) to secure the win. Pakistan's 146 came after a collapse from 107/1, with Kuldeep Yadav taking 4/30. After the match, Arshdeep Singh made a viral video with Varma, recreating a famous meme. PM Modi congratulated the team on their win. Varma called it one of his most special knocks in the post-match interview. (Updated 29 Sep 2025, 02:10 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 69 runs off 53 balls by Tilak Varma led India to their 9th Asia Cup title
- India beat Pakistan by 5 wickets in the final at Colombo
- Chasing 147, India struggled at 20/3 before Varma's match-winning knock