Tilak Varma’s unbeaten 72 leads India to a thrilling win against England, setting a new T20I record with 318 runs in four consecutive unbeaten innings.


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In the second T20 International against England in Chennai, 22-year-old Indian cricketer Tilak Varma played an outstanding innings, scoring an unbeaten 72 runs. This helped India win the match by two wickets in a thrilling finish.

New T20I Record

Tilak’s 72 not only helped India win, but it also gave him an amazing record in T20 cricket. He now holds the record for the most runs between dismissals in T20Is among full-member nations. He has scored 318 runs in four consecutive unbeaten innings, beating the previous record of 271 runs held by New Zealand’s Mark Chapman.

Tilak's Impressive Streak

Tilak started his incredible run after a small score of 20 against South Africa. His recent scores have been 107*, 120*, 19*, and now 72*. His ability to stay unbeaten and keep scoring runs consistently makes him a key player for India in T20 cricket.

Match Highlights

In the match against England, India needed 166 runs to win. The game was tense, with England’s bowlers, led by Brydon Carse, putting pressure on India. At one point, India was struggling at 146/8. However, Tilak’s calm and powerful batting turned the game around. He hit four fours and five sixes, leading India to victory. Ravi Bishnoi, batting at No. 10, helped too, contributing 9 not out with two boundaries.

Tilak’s Ability to Handle Pressure

Tilak’s ability to stay calm under pressure impressed many. Despite the tough situation, he played smartly and adapted to the conditions. His control and aggression, especially against England’s Jofra Archer, showed his growing maturity as a cricketer.

Credit to Coach Gautam Gambhir

After the match, Tilak thanked his coach, Gautam Gambhir, for his advice. Gambhir had told him to adjust his game based on the situation—take charge when the team needs quick runs and focus on rotating the strike when needed. This advice helped Tilak stay focused and perform well under pressure.

Tilak’s Career Stats

Tilak Varma has now scored 707 runs from 21 T20I innings. His batting average is 58.91, and his strike rate is an impressive 156.07. With more matches left in the series, Tilak is looking to continue his record-breaking run and cement his place as one of India’s best young T20 batters.

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