WATCH: Star player from Nita Ambani’s MI scores fighting fifty against Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025 finals, his name is…
New Delhi: India had to chase the target against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final, but the team got off to a poor start. The first three wickets fell quickly, increasing the pressure on the team. Abhishek Sharma was out for just 5 runs, Shubman Gill scored 12 runs, and captain Suryakumar Yadav returned to the pavilion for 1 run.
Tilak Varma’s Calm and Composed Performance
Tilak Varma completed his half-century in the 16th over off Abrar Ahmed. Sitting in a deep position, he sent the ball towards backward square. He did not celebrate, knowing the job was not yet done. Tilak steadied the innings and kept Team India in the match.
Tilak Verma….you beauty. pic.twitter.com/b7UiawrBf9
— Ankit Kumar (@journal_ankit) September 28, 2025
India’s Current Situation and the Challenge Ahead
The Indian team scored 111/4 in 16 overs. Sanju Samson scored 24 and Shivam Dubey scored 18. India now needs 36 runs to win with 4 wickets remaining. Batsmen like Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and Varun Chakravarthy will be in action now. Pakistan’s Shaheen Afridi, Faheem Ashraf, and Abrar Ahmed took 1, 2, and 1 wickets respectively.
Story Highlights:
- Tilak Varma steadied the Indian innings with a half-century.
- India scored 111/4 in 16 overs.
- India now needs 36 runs with 4 wickets remaining.