In a remarkable display of batting prowess, 22-year-old Tilak Varma has carved his name into cricket history by becoming the first player to score three consecutive T20 hundreds. The Hyderabad captain’s latest masterclass came in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy opener against Meghalaya, where he orchestrated an explosive innings of 151 off just 67 balls – setting a new benchmark for the highest individual T20 score by an Indian male cricketer.
Tilak Varma set another record – 151 runs in 67 balls
Walking in at number three, Varma’s batting exhibition at the Saurashtra Cricket Stadium C was a perfect blend of power and precision, featuring 14 boundaries and 10 sixes. The young sensation reached his half-century in 28 balls before converting it into a century off 51 deliveries, propelling Hyderabad to a commanding 248/4. Meghalaya’s response was tepid, managing just 69 runs before being bowled out.
This extraordinary feat follows Varma’s exceptional performance during India’s recent T20I tour of South Africa, where he became only the second Indian after Sanju Samson to score consecutive T20I centuries. His twin hundreds in Centurion and Johannesburg were instrumental in India’s 3-1 series triumph.
About Tilak Varma T20 career
Tilak Varma’s consistency has been reflected in his impressive T20 career statistics, amassing over 2950 runs in 90 innings with four centuries. His versatility as a batter who can both anchor and accelerate has earned him a retained spot with the Mumbai Indians ahead of the IPL 2025 auction.
The record-breaking knock, surpassing Shreyas Iyer’s previous Indian best of 147, has not only showcased Varma’s meteoric rise but also highlighted the evolving dynamics of T20 batting, where consistency meets aggression in perfect harmony.
Shreyas Iyer’s previous Indian best of 147, has not only showcased Varma’s meteoric rise but also highlighted the evolving dynamics of T20 batting, where consistency meets aggression in perfect harmony.
