[Watch] “Ye Mumbai Nahi Hai, IPL Nahi Hai” – Pakistan Players Tried to Sledge Tilak Varma
Tilak Verma scored an unbeaten 69 off 53 balls to guide India past Pakistan in Asia Cup final.
India secured a thrilling win over Pakistan in their Asia Cup 2025 clash by 5 wickets, thanks to a calm and composed innings from Tilak Varma.
The youngster remained unbeaten on 69 off 53 balls, guiding India to the finishing line as wickets fell around him.
His innings showed nerves of steel and proved crucial in chasing down a challenging total.
Tilak, who plays for Mumbai Indians in the IPL, faced some on-field distractions during his knock.
A video circulating on social media shows Pakistan players attempting to sledge him, saying, “Ye Mumbai nahi hai, IPL nahi hai.”
They were saying to Tilak "Ye mumbai nahi hai, ipl nahi hai"😭😂 pic.twitter.com/v7P6C62CnT
— Pushkar (@Musafirr_hu_yar) September 28, 2025
Despite the sledging, Tilak stayed focused on the target and carried India across the line.
Apart from Tilak, Sanju Samson (24 off 21) and Shivam Dube (33 off 22) also played a massive role in the run-chase while Rinku Singh, playing his first ever match in Asia Cup 2025 hit the winning boundary.
