NEW DELHI: Tilak Varma delivered a stellar efficiency, guiding India to an exhilarating win over England within the second T20I on Saturday with an unbeaten 72 off 55 balls.
Varma’s third T20 half-century got here in a essential scenario as India recovered from 78/5 within the 10th over to chase down the 166-run goal with 4 balls to spare. His composed innings ensured India reached 166/8, efficiently overhauling England’s complete of 165/9, and secured a 2-Zero lead within the five-match collection.
Following his match-winning effort, Tilak expressed his satisfaction on social media, writing, “No higher feeling than taking part in for my nation.”
Varma was adjudged Participant of the Match.
India captain Suryakumar Yadav additionally lauded Varma for his match-winning knock.
“Very proud of the best way Tilak batted, good to see somebody like him taking accountability. Ravi Bishnoi has been placing the arduous work within the nets. He desires to contribute with the bat.” Suryakumar mentioned within the post-match presentation.
India opted to bowl first, with each groups making adjustments. India introduced in Dhruv Jurel and Washington Sundar, changing the injured Nitish Reddy and Rinku Singh.
The third T20I is scheduled for Tuesday on the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, the place India will look to clinch the collection.
