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Tilak Varma wrapped up the game in impressive fashion as India defeated Pakistan by six wickets in their Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 encounter on Sunday, September 21, in Dubai. With this win, India maintained their unbeaten record, securing four victories from as many matches. Chasing a target of 172, India were set up after winning the toss and choosing to bowl first.

The match was sealed when Tilak Varma calmly struck a boundary off the fifth ball of the 19th over from Shaheen Afridi.

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He faced a low full-toss on the leg side and flicked it powerfully to deep backward square-leg. On the delivery before that, he smashed an impressive six over long-off. Earlier, he had dispatched a slower off-cutter with a lofty shot straight down the ground. You can watch the video here:

Tilak Varma finished unbeaten on 30 from 19 balls, striking two boundaries and as many sixes at a strike rate of 157.89. Earlier, openers Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill provided India with a brilliant start to the chase, with Abhishek scoring 74 off 39 balls and Gill contributing 47 from 28 deliveries.

The victory propelled the Men in Blue to the top of the Super 4 standings, earning them two points and a net run rate of +0.689. Here are some fans reaction:

India Extends Unbeaten Streak In Asia Cup 2025

India kicked off their Asia Cup 2025 campaign with a commanding nine-wicket win over the UAE in their opening group stage match. Kuldeep Yadav starred with the ball, taking four wickets as the UAE were dismissed for just 57, with India chasing down the target in just 4.3 overs.

In their following match, India secured a seven-wicket victory against Pakistan, restricting the Men in Green to 127/9. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav led the chase with an unbeaten 47 off 37 balls, guiding India to victory in 15.5 overs. In their final group stage encounter, India defeated Oman by 21 runs.

Sanju Samson contributed a crucial half-century, scoring 56, helping India post 188/8. Oman fought back but fell short, finishing at 167/4. Topping Group A, India advanced comfortably to the Super 4 stage, where they are set to face Bangladesh next on Wednesday, September 24, in Dubai.

This article first appeared on Cricfit and was syndicated with permission.

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