Dubai – On a night of high-octane drama that transcended cricket, India clinched their ninth Asia Cup title with a thrilling five-wicket victory over arch-rivals Pakistan. But if the match itself was an emotional rollercoaster, the scenes that followed were nothing short of unprecedented in cricket history.

Chasing 147 in a pressure-laden final, India slumped to 20 for 3 inside five overs, their top order undone by Pakistan’s clever mix of pace-off deliveries. The stage seemed set for heartbreak—until Tilak Varma, the sinewy southpaw from Hyderabad, stitched together a masterclass in temperament and audacity.

Unfazed by the collapse, Tilak (69* off 53 balls) first rebuilt with Sanju Samson (24) and later shifted gears alongside Shivam Dube (33 off 21). His calm aggression turned the tid

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