In one of the best knocks in a T20I run chase by an Indian batter in recent memory, Tilak batted well with tailenders to chase 40 runs out of the 166-run target with immense game awareness and tactical intelligence, helping India secure a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. From 126/7, India
The 166-run chase turned into a gripping affair when England staged a near-flawless comeback through debutant Brydon Carse. India needed inspiration, and set-batter Tilak Varma needed support from the other end to see off the game.
India captain Suryakumar Yadav was delighted after seeing Tilak Varma take "responsibility" and deliver a match-winning performance that steered the hosts to victory.
After struggling against spin at Kolkata, England could be up for a bigger challenge against the spin bowling trio of Varun Chakravarthy, Axar Patel and Ravi Bishnoi at spin-friendly Chepauk Stadium in Chennai during the second T20I against England. Under their new head coach Brendon McCullu
Ahead of the T20I series opener, India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav expressed full confidence in wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, putting to rest any doubts about his position in the squad on Tuesday in Kolkata
Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Suryakumar lauded Samson's recen
The cricketers also participated in the 'Bhasma Aarti' of Baba mahakal performed here on the occasion. They were spotted sitting together in the Nandi hall during the Arti and were engrossed in the devotion of Lord Mahakal.
In a remarkable victory in South Africa, India emerged triumphant with a 3-1 series win, with Tilak Varma being awarded the best fielder of the series by the Indian team. The young cricketer outshone his teammates Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav, who were also strong contenders.
During the 3rd T20I of the four-match series against South Africa, India's leg spinner Varun Varun Chakravarthy registered his name in the record books as he became the player to take the most wickets in a single bilateral series for the nation in the shortest format of the game.
Just months before the start of next year's ICC Champions Trophy, Pakistan's pace spearhead Shaheen Afridi has reclaimed the Number 1 ranking after the ICC issued the latest Men's ODI Bowler Rankings.
India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson shed light on his preparation for South African conditions and said that he practices on different pitches with various balls to replicate conditions and scenarios.