New Delhi, Sept. 28 -- Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan hailed Tilak Verma for guiding India to a wicket victory against Pakistan in the Finals of the Asia Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai and said the "calm" and "composed" Tilak Verma just played a Virat Kohli-like knock.

In pursuit of a 147-run target, India's top-order faltered and withered at 20/3 in the fourth over of the powerplay. Tilak Varma steadied the world champions' sinking ship and injected the much-needed impetus to drive India past the finishing line.

He maintained the flow of runs with Sanju Samson and upped the ante with Shivam Dube to knock Pakistan off the perch. He arrived at his 4th T20I half-century in 41 balls and returned unbeaten on 69(53) a...