Patiala, 14 November (Sports Desk)
Young sensation Tilak Varma stole the show with a brilliant century as India defeated South Africa by 11 runs in the third T20I.
Varma’s knock of 107* from just 56 deliveries was instrumental in India’s impressive total of 219/6. This innings solidified his position as a promising talent in Indian cricket and a potential long-term solution for the No. 3 batting spot.
South Africa, despite a fiery half-century from Marco Jansen, couldn’t chase down the target, falling short by 11 runs.
Key Highlights:
- Tilak Varma’s Century: The young batter’s century was a masterclass in modern-day T20 batting.
- India’s Dominance: India dominated the match, especially in the batting department.
- South Africa’s Fightback: Marco Jansen’s blistering knock brought South Africa closer to the target.
- India’s Series Win: With this victory, India clinched the four-match T20I series 2-1.
Varma’s performance has generated significant buzz in the cricketing world, and he is now being touted as a future star for India. His ability to score runs quickly and consistently makes him a valuable asset to the team.
Youngest T20I centurions – India Men
| PLAYER | AGE |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 21 years, 279 days |
| Tilak Varma | 22 years, five days |
| Shubman Gill | 23 years, 146 days |
| Suresh Raina | 23 years, 156 days |
| Abhishek Sharma | 23 years, 307 days |
