India defeated South Africa by 11 runs in the third ODI on November 13 at the SuperSport Park in Centurion, following a three-wicket loss in the second T20I. Abhishek Sharma‘s return to form, batting 50 off 25, was a welcome sight for the Indian team. But it was Tilak Varma’s game-changing hit that enabled India to score a respectable total (219/6).
In an incredible innings, the young player hit eight boundaries and seven maximums. He finished with a strike rate of 191.07 and remained undefeated at 107 off 56 balls thanks to the assault. Southpaw described this as his dream moment and said it was his first international century.
However, the 22-year-old got into problems when he attempted to save as much as possible when fielding, even though everything else was going well for him. He attempted to save the lump sum of runs, but was unable and fell to the ground, sustaining a hit to the head. Tilak Varma was cleared to go after the physiotherapist examined him for a concussion.
India Today cited Tilak as stating, “I am okay, the catch came through the lights, so a little difficult but happy for the win.”
The captain, Suryakumar Yadav, deserves all the praise: Tilak Varma
The 22-year-old also expressed gratitude to Suryakumar Yadav, the captain of India, for elevating him in the rankings. It’s interesting to note that Yadav disclosed that Tilak had visited him in his hotel room prior to the third game, requesting a promotion to the top so he could demonstrate his abilities as a batsman for Team India.
“I am unable to describe it in words and could not imagine it.” It was the ideal moment to score a hundred points for my squad, and it was my dream. sort of the series’ deciding factor.
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It was a good knock under pressure. The captain, Suryakumar Yadav, deserves all the praise. He’s given me a chance (at three),” he said in closing.
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