India, Sept. 29 -- India's win in the final of the Asia Cup 2025 against Pakistan was not about fireworks. It was about calculation, composure and waiting for the right moment with patience. It was the night of one young batter, who emerged as India's calm code on the biggest occasion.

While chasing a modest target of 147 runs, India were rocked early to 20/3 within the first four overs. Their biggest trump card, Abhishek Sharma, elegant Shubman Gill and skipper, Suryakumar Yadav all back to the hut. Pakistan's opening bowlers had their tails up and the pressure of the scoreboard was mounting.

This was the stage that marked the entry of Tilak Varma. He came, he saw and then he conquered with meticulous calculation and unparalleled dexte...