In the Asia Cup 2025 final, Pakistan entered with high hopes. However, they were unprepared for the onslaught that followed. Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma emerged as the key players. Before the final, Pakistan saw Abhishek Sharma as a major threat, strategizing to dismiss him early. Their plan succeeded, but they failed to anticipate the impact of Tilak Varma. Varma’s outstanding performance, scoring an unbeaten 69 off 53 balls, including four sixes, earned him Player of the Match and played a crucial role in India’s victory. Varma’s performance also made him the second-highest run-scorer in the Asia Cup 2025, accumulating 213 runs in six innings at an average of 71.
