In a nail-biting encounter, young batsman Tilak Varma's unbeaten 72 runs helped India secure a two-wicket win against England in the second T20 match of the series. England's Brydon Carse put up a valiant effort with his three-wicket haul but it was not enough to stop India from taking a 2-0 lead. Varma's impressive performance has cemented his spot in the Indian white-ball cricket team and has proved that he is a force to be reckoned with.
Tilak Varma, India's rising star, was given a valuable piece of advice by head coach Gautam Gambhir that helped him secure victory in the second T20I against England at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. With the match on a knife edge, Gambhir instructed Varma to aim for one boundary per over, a tactic that Varma employed and shared with his number nine partner, leading them to a stunning last-over win against a formidable English team. Varma's undefeated 72 runs was his highest score and another testament to his dominance at the coveted number three position, solidifying his claim to the spot in the absence of Virat Kohli.
In a thrilling match at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium, Tilak Varma's unbeaten knock of 72 from 55 balls propelled India to a nail-biting two-wicket victory over England in the second T20I. The left-hander's responsible innings, which included four boundaries and five sixes, ensured India successfully chased down a target of 166 with four balls to spare. Despite losing partners regularly, Varma kept his cool and was supported by Ravi Bishnoi, who contributed with two valuable fours and crucial singles. This win gives India a 2-0 lead in the five-match T20I series.
In a thrilling match between India and England, India's Tilak Varma put on a show with his batting to secure a win for his team. Despite losing seven wickets, India managed to chase down England's target of 166, with Varma's impressive knock of 31 off 17 being pivotal in the victory. England's Brydon Carse also played a strong role in the match, taking three wickets. This win brings the T20I series level at 1-1, with the final game set to be a nail-biting decider.
Tilak Varma, the third-best T20I batter in the world, smashed 151 runs off 67 balls in Hyderabad's win over Meghalaya, setting a new record for the highest individual score in SMAT history. This was also Tilak's third consecutive T20 hundred, making him the first batter to achieve this feat. Hyderabad's total of 248 for six was its highest score in the tournament, while Meghalaya managed to score a mere 69 runs in response.
After playing a crucial role in India's T20 World Cup triumph, Hardik Pandya once again climbed to the top of the ICC Men's T20I All-Rounder rankings. This is his second time at the top spot in 2021. With his batting and bowling prowess, Pandya helped India win the T20I series against South Africa, with Tilak Varma also making it to the top 3 in the batter's rankings.
Tilak Varma made history in the recently concluded T20I series against South Africa, breaking multiple records and showcasing his batting prowess. The 22-year-old left-handed batter from Hyderabad scored a total of 280 runs in four matches, surpassing Virat Kohli's record for the most runs in a bilateral T20I series for India. Tilak's stellar performance earned him two Player of the Match awards and the Player of the Series award, making him the youngest Indian to win the latter in T20Is. He also equaled the record for most sixes in a T20I match for India, and with Sanju Samson, he became the first Indian batting pair to score over 200 runs for any wicket in a T20I match. Tilak's incredible performance has solidified his position as a rising star in Indian cricket.
After a dominating performance by India in the T20 series against South Africa, the young Indian cricketer Tilak Verma received the "impact fielder of the series" award in the final match. With his brilliant performance in the series, Verma left everyone in awe and even impressed coach VVS Laxman with his catch of South African captain Aiden Markram. In a comical turn of events, captain Suryakumar Yadav revealed the winner in a unique and entertaining manner, leading to a moment of celebration for the team. The video of this moment was shared by BCCI, showcasing the camaraderie and talent of Team India.
In a thrilling T20I match against South Africa, Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma put on an electrifying display of batting, smashing a total of 19 sixes to propel India to a colossal total of 283/1. This proved to be too much for Proteas as they failed to match the relentless onslaught of the Indian openers. Samson and Varma both reached their respective centuries, establishing themselves as top T20I batsmen.
India ended their T20I campaign for the year with a bang, sealing a convincing victory over South Africa in the fourth and final match of the series. Led by record-breaking centuries from Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma, India posted a mammoth total of 283 for 1, the highest ever against South Africa in T20Is. The Indian bowlers then put in a dominant performance to clinch a 135-run win, making it their biggest T20I victory against the Proteas and ending their year on a high note.