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Tilak Varma Becomes Second Youngest Indian To Score T20I Century With Stunning Knock
By CricShots - Nov 13, 2024 10:54 pm
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Tilak Varma celebrated his maiden T20I hundred with a fist pump and a smile of pure delight, reaching the milestone in the third game of the four-match series against South Africa at Centurion on November 13. In a remarkable knock at SuperSport Park, Tilak’s 51-ball century powered India to an impressive total of 219 for 6 in their 20 overs, setting their highest T20I score in South Africa.

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Tilak Varma scores a brilliant century

The 22-year-old’s milestone makes him the second-youngest Indian to score a T20I century, following Yashasvi Jaiswal. Known for his consistency with the Mumbai Indians, Tilak reached this personal best in just his 19th T20I appearance, closing out the innings with an unbeaten 107. His dynamic knock featured eight boundaries and seven towering sixes, showcasing a mix of patience and power that kept India’s innings steady even as wickets fell at the other end.

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Reflecting on his special achievement, Tilak Varma expressed his joy, especially given his recent comeback from injury. “It’s an incredible feeling,” he shared. “The pitch was a bit tricky at the start, with a two-paced bounce, but I focused on holding my shape and building the innings. It was worth the wait.”

The innings was further elevated by his strong partnership with Abhishek Sharma, who played a quick-fire role, contributing a brisk fifty in their 107-run stand for the second wicket. Abhishek’s innings ended at the hands of Keshav Maharaj, but Tilak held steady, pacing his knock skillfully to reach three figures. Despite losing wickets in the middle overs, Tilak’s calm presence kept India’s momentum alive.

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Adding to India’s flourish, debutant Ramandeep Singh made his mark in the final overs with a rapid 15 from just six balls, ensuring a strong finish. With Tilak’s innings and the late push from Ramandeep, India walked off with an imposing target that showcased a mix of experienced composure and youthful flair.

Youngest to Score T20I Hundreds for India (Men):

  •  Yashasvi Jaiswal – 21 years, 279 days (2023, Asian Games)
  •  Tilak Varma – 22 years (2024, South Africa)
  •  Shubman Gill – 23 years, 146 days (2023, vs New Zealand)
  •  Suresh Raina – 23 years, 156 days (2010, vs South Africa)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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