Tilak Varma created a great record by hitting a stormy century, became the second Indian to do such a feat

Indian young batsman Tilak Verma created history with his explosive batting in the third T20I against South Africa. Tilak did a great feat on behalf of India.

Ankush Pandey Ankush Pandey
Nov 13, 2024 - 17:33 Updated: Nov 14, 2024 - 00:53
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Tilak Varma created a great record by hitting a stormy century, became the second Indian to do such a feat
Tilak Varma created a great record by hitting a stormy century, became the second Indian to do such a feat ( Image Source : GETTY )

In the third T20I match being played between India and South Africa in Centurion, India got a big setback on the second ball of the first over. Sanju Samson, who scored a century in the first match, returned to the pavilion after getting out on a duck for the second consecutive match.

After this, Tilak Verma came on the crease as the new batsman and along with opener Abhishek Sharma, not only handled the innings but also thrashed the South African bowlers with his explosive batting. Tilak Verma, batting in a rapid style, did the great feat of scoring his first T20I century in the 19th over with the help of 8 fours and 6 sixes.

Tilak Verma became the second youngest Indian batsman to score a century in T20I cricket. He achieved this feat at the age of 22 years and 5 days. Yashasvi Jaiswal is at the top in this case. Jaiswal achieved the great feat of scoring a century against Nepal in T20I cricket at the age of 21 years and 279 days. Tilak is the youngest Indian batsman to score a T20I century against top-10 teams.

Youngest Indian player to score a T20I century 

  • 21 years 279 days - Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Nepal
  • 22 years 005 days - Tilak Varma vs South Africa*
  • 23 years 146 days - Shubman Gill vs New Zealand
  • 23 years 156 days - Suresh Raina vs South Africa