Hyderabad skipper Tilak Varma delivered a batting masterclass in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy opener, smashing an unbeaten 151 off just 67 balls against Meghalaya. His record-breaking innings not only set up a massive total of 248/4 for Hyderabad but also etched his name in the history books as he shattered multiple records.
Key Records Broken by Tilak Varma
- Highest Individual T20 Score by an Indian: Tilak’s 151 surpassed Shreyas Iyer’s 147 to become the highest score by an Indian in a T20 match.
- First Indian to Score 150+ in T20s: No Indian batter before Tilak had crossed the 150-run mark in T20 cricket.
- Three Consecutive T20 Centuries: Tilak became the first batter to achieve this milestone, having scored back-to-back T20I centuries for India earlier this month in South Africa.
A Knock to Remember
Coming in at No. 3, Tilak decimated the Meghalaya bowling attack with a spectacular display of power and precision. His innings featured 14 fours and 10 sixes, with his half-century coming off 28 balls and his century in just 51 deliveries. His breathtaking knock provided Hyderabad with one of the highest-ever totals in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Consistency Personified
Tilak’s remarkable form in T20s has been nothing short of extraordinary. With three centuries in just 10 days, he has underlined his status as one of India’s most promising batting talents. His explosive run began with two consecutive T20I tons in Centurion and Johannesburg during the South Africa series, where he earned the Player of the Series award and climbed to third in the ICC T20I Men’s Batting Rankings.
A Star on the Rise
Tilak, who now boasts four T20 centuries and is nearing the 3,000-run milestone, has become a linchpin for both Hyderabad and Team India in the shortest format. His consistency and ability to perform under pressure have also caught the attention of the Mumbai Indians, who retained him as one of their core players ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction.
Brief Match Summary
- Hyderabad: 248/4 in 20 overs (Tilak Varma 151*)
- Meghalaya: Yet to bat (at the time of the report)