Player of the Match Tilak Varma sealed India’s victory with an ice-cool 69*, then fired a blunt six-word message on Instagram, emphasizing that unlike “easy” talk, “winning takes character” after resharing PM Modi’s viral ‘Operation Sindoor’ post.
September 29, 2025: The drama of the Asia Cup 2025 final between India and Pakistan went on long after the last ball was bowled. India’s Player of the Match, Tilak Varma, followed up his brilliant unbeaten half-century with a scathing social media jibe at his team’s biggest rivals.
The 22-year-old batting star, who saved India’s chase with a mature 69* off 53 balls, sent a six-word message on Instagram that is already going viral: “Talking is easy, winning takes character.” Many people think that the article is a direct response to the recent arguments and insults that were thrown around during the high-stakes event.
An Innings That Was Ice-Cold
India was in a tough spot after losing three early wickets while trying to reach a difficult goal of 147 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday night. But Varma, who was “ice-cool,” dropped anchor and formed important partnerships that made Pakistan’s bowlers less dangerous. His game-changing effort, which included three fours and four sixes, not only rebuilt the innings but also guided India to a dramatic five-wicket win and the Asia Cup victory.
Varma was rightfully named Player of the Final for his brave play that won the match. The youthful hero thanked veteran Gautam Gambhir for his help after the match and dedicated the win to all Indians.
Modi’s “Operation Sindoor” salute came after Varma’s caustic post, which occurred after another big event on social media. Not long after Rinku Singh struck the winning boundary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi went on “X” (previously Twitter) to congratulate the squad and compare the historic success to recent military operations.
“Operation Sindoor” on the field of play. The result is the same: India triumphs! “Congrats to our cricketers,” PM Modi said, referring to the military operation that was going on over the border to destroy terrorist facilities.
Tilak Varma, who was in touch with the national mood, reposted the Prime Minister’s popular message again, this time with the strong statement “India always wins.”
The final’s hero and the country’s leader both made statements on social media one after the other. This has kept the rivalry and the talk about the Asia Cup victory in the news, making Tilak Varma’s reputation as a champion on and off the field even stronger.