India's Abhishek Sharma put on a thrilling display of hitting as he scored a 17-ball half-century against England in the fifth and final T20I in Mumbai. He fell just short of equalling Rohit Sharma's record of being the fastest Indian to score a T20I ton by two balls. Rohit had hit a 35-ball century in 2017. Abhishek also shared a 115-run partnership with Tilak Varma and ultimately finished with a breathtaking 135 off 54 balls, helping India reach their highest-ever score in the powerplay in this format with 95 runs.
In a thrilling match between India and England, 22-year-old middle-order batsman Tilak Varma shined with his impressive innings. While India was struggling at 78/5, Varma stepped up to anchor their innings and lead them to victory against a formidable England side. His strategy of targeting England's best bowler, Jofra Archer, paid off as he smashed some brilliant shots against him, guiding India to victory. Varma's outstanding performance has once again established him as one of the most exciting talents in world cricket.
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Indian left-handed batter Tilak Varma has established himself as a key player in India's top-order following the retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma from T20I cricket. With a knack for rotating the strike and finding boundaries at will, Varma has already made a mark in the international scene. Let's take a closer look at his top five highest scores in T20I cricket, including a half-century against the West Indies and an unbeaten knock against Bangladesh.
India is set to take on England in the third T20I of the ongoing series, with India leading 2-0. If India wins the match, captain Suryakumar Yadav will become the first player to seal four T20I series wins in a row for India. The team is likely to see two changes, with Shivam Dube or Ramandeep Singh potentially replacing Dhruv Jurel in the playing XI. However, star bowler Mohammed Shami is not expected to feature as the team is taking a cautious approach with his return from injury. India will also look to young talents like Tilak Varma and Abhishek Sharma to contribute to their potential series win.
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.