Tilak Varma Turns Asia Cup Final Into Meme Fest: Fans Say ‘Pehle Sindoor, Ab Tilak!’

Table of Contents

1. India Clinches Asia Cup Title Against Pakistan
2. Tilak Varma’s Match-Winning Knock
3. Fans Celebrate with Memes
4. BCCI Announces ₹21 Crore Reward
5. What This Victory Means for Indian Cricket

India Clinches Asia Cup Title Against Pakistan

The Asia Cup 2025 final turned into a classic India–Pakistan encounter at the Dubai International Stadium. India secured a five-wicket win and remained undefeated throughout the tournament.

The match had everything: pressure, drama, and a new hero in the form of Tilak Varma.

Tilak Varma’s Match-Winning Knock

At just 22 years old, Tilak Varma showed composure far beyond his years. He scored 69 off 53 deliveries*, anchoring India’s chase with calculated aggression.

• Key Highlight: Varma smashed a massive six off Haris Rauf in the final over.
• Impact: India crossed the finishing line with confidence, thanks to his unbeaten innings.

This innings has already drawn comparisons with some of India’s legendary finishers.

Fans Celebrate with Memes

Social media was instantly flooded with memes and jokes celebrating Varma’s heroics.

Tilak Verma , That's It 🇮🇳 #INDvsPAK #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/oHX7OxuiwH

— 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁 (@DilSeMemes) September 28, 2025

One of the most viral captions read:
👉 “Pehle sindoor lagaya, ab tilak.”

#WATCH | Delhi | India defeats Pakistan in #AsiaCupFinal | A fan of the Indian cricket team says, "Pehle humne Sindoor lagaya tha aur ab Tilak lagaya hai." pic.twitter.com/2oqUmMTHQi

— ANI (@ANI) September 28, 2025

From witty posts on Twitter to trending Instagram reels, fans crowned Tilak Varma as the “meme king” of the Asia Cup final.

BCCI Announces ₹21 Crore Reward

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a cash award of ₹21 crore for the Asia Cup-winning squad and support staff.

While the exact distribution of the prize money has not yet been revealed, the gesture highlights the significance of India’s achievement.

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia described the win as “extraordinary”, praising both players and staff for their flawless campaign.

What This Victory Means for Indian Cricket

• Emergence of a new finisher: Tilak Varma has shown he can thrive under pressure.
• Bench strength confirmed: India managed an unbeaten run, underlining squad depth.
• Momentum for future ICC tournaments: The victory strengthens India’s confidence ahead of global competitions.

This win is more than just another trophy — it’s a statement that Team India is evolving with new match-winners.