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Tilak Varma’s incredible record has left everyone awestruck during the second T20I between the India National Cricket Team and the New Zealand National Cricket Team at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Saturday (October 24).
The left-handed batter has been part of 26 successful T20 chases, and his team has won every single one of them. Even more impressive, he has remained unbeaten in 20 of those chases. Read Also: Shreyas Iyer’s batting stats as India T20I captain: Full record.
Tilak Varma's unbeaten 51 breaks New Zealand hearts
Tilak Varma once again showed why he is becoming such a dependable player under pressure in the second T20I against New Zealand at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. After taking two catches in the field, the left-hander smashed an unbeaten 51 off just 26 balls to take India home in the final over.
The four-wicket win also gave India a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. When the Men in Blue were in trouble while chasing 181 for victory, the youngster kept his cool and played a match-winning knock when his team needed him the most against the Black Caps.
His unbeaten 51 off 26 balls was all about staying at the crease, handling the pressure, and making sure India crossed the finish line. With 26 wins in 26 successful T20 chases, Tilak is now becoming the new chase master for the India National Cricket Team in the shorter format of the game.
Tilak Varma becoming India's new chase hero
Tilak Varma is building an amazing record in T20 cricket while chasing a target. The Indian batter has been part of 26 successful T20 chases and has won all 26 times, showing his ability to finish matches under pressure.
His latest unbeaten knock guided India to a four-wicket win in the second T20I. The fact that Tilak has remained not out in 20 of those chases makes the record even more special.
His record includes important knocks against England, Pakistan, the West Indies, and South Africa, along with performances in domestic cricket and the IPL. Amid this, Gautam Gambhir messes up Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s confidence as youngster fails, Sanju Samson also flops.
Tilak Varma's unbeaten T20 chase knocks
- 61* (29) vs Chandigarh – Won
- 34* (32) vs CSK – Won
- 29* (21) vs RR – Won
- 26* (10) vs PBKS – Won
- 49* (37) vs West Indies – Won
- 7* (5) vs West Indies – Won
- 55* (26) vs Bangladesh – Won
- 41* (31) vs Meghalaya – Won
- 58* (43) vs Jammu & Kashmir – Won
- 40* (24) vs Mizoram – Won
- 16* (10) vs RCB – Won
- 37* (32) vs SRH – Won
- 36* (30) vs Oman – Won
- 51* (31) vs Bihar – Won
- 19* (16) vs England – Won
- 72* (55) vs England – Won
- 21* (17) vs SRH – Won
- 2* (2) vs SRH – Won
- 30* (19) vs Pakistan – Won
- 69* (53) vs Pakistan – Won
- 26* (34) vs South Africa – Won
- 75* (33) vs PBKS – Won
- 6* (5) vs Zimbabwe – Won
- 3* (4) vs Afghanistan – Won
- 15* (14) vs Afghanistan – Won
- 51* (26) vs New Zealand – Won
𝗧𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗸 𝗩𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮 in T20 Chases (When he remained unbeaten) 61* (29) v Chandigarh (Won) 34* (32) v CSK (Won) 29* (21) v RR (Won) 26* (10) v PBKS (Won) 49* (37) v WI (Won) 7* (5) v WI (Won) 55* (26) v BAN (Won) 41* (31) v Meghalaya (Won) 58* (43) v J&K (Won) 40* (24) v Mizoram (Won) 16* (10) v RCB (Won) 37* (32) v SRH (Won) 36* (30) v Oman (Won) 51* (31) v Bihar (Won) 19* (16) v ENG (Won) 72* (55) v ENG (Won) 21* (17) v SRH (Won) 2* (2) v SRH (Won) 30* (19) v PAK (Won) 69* (53) v PAK (Won) 26* (34) v SA (Won) 75* (33) v PBKS (Won) 6* (5) v ZIM (Won) 3* (4) v AFG (Won) 15* (14) v AFG (Won) 51* (26) v NZ (Won)* Won 26/26 times 🔥🥶 #NZvIND
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Better than Virat Kohli in T20 chases?
Virat Kohli has earned a legendary reputation for his ability to chase targets and finish matches for India and RCB in the IPL. However, Kohli has now retired from T20I and Test cricket. Now, Tilak's remarkable numbers have sparked a fresh debate about whether the youngster could become India's next great chase specialist after Kohli.
Well, comparing Tilak's overall achievements with Kohli's legendary career would be too early. But his current record shows that he has the ability to handle pressure and deliver when it matters. Undoubtedly, he could become a major force in T20 cricket.
