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"If Any New Kid Joins...": India Star Gives Verdict On Suryakumar Yadav-Led India Dressing Room

Following his match-winning knock during the second T20I against England, India batter Tilak Varma heaped praise on skipper Suryakumar Yadav's leadership, pointing out how well he bonds with every player and gives them so much time. The Suryakumar-led India continued its winning ways in T20Is, beating England by two wickets in a thriller at Chepauk Stadium on Saturday, securing a 2-0 series lead in the five-match affair by chasing down 166 runs.

"Why Should Batters...": Ravi Bishnoi's Cheeky Take After Starring For India vs England In 2nd T20I

Tilak Varma scored a gritty fifty as India beat England by two wickets in the second T20I in Chennai on Saturday. In the chase of 166 runs, the hosts lost wickets at regular intervals but Tilak's solid knock took them through. The southpaw scored 72 off 55 balls with the help of 4 fours and 5 sixes. India were in deep trouble after losing Arshdeep Singh. At that point, the hosts needed 20 runs to win off 18 balls with only two wickets in hand. This is when Ravi Bishnoi joined hands with Tilak and the duo stitched unbeaten 20-run partnership for the ninth wicket to take India home.

Tilak Varma Not A "Superstar" Yet: Ex-India Star Cautions After Batter's Heroics In 2nd T20I vs England

Former cricketer Aakash Chopra has backed young batter Tilak Varma as the next superstar of Indian cricket. Chopra's remarks came after Tilak crafted a calm and composed innings to help India beat England in the second T20I in Chennai on Saturday. His unbeaten 72 off 55 balls was instrumental in helping India achieve the target of 166 with two wickets and four balls to spare. Chopra hailed Tilak and expressed confidence in his potential of becoming a reliable middle-order batter for the country.

Tilak Varma Reveals The "Turning Point" After Match-Winning Knock vs India

Top-order batter Tilak Varma believes India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav giving him the number three position has been the turning point of his batting career in the shortest format. Since his debut in August 2023, Tilak has been one of the best young performers for India in the format, especially in the last few months. His elevation to number three on the tour of South Africa was an instant success through his back-to-back centuries. But his match-winning knock of 72 not out in a tense chase of 166 against England at Chennai reiterated why Tilak is apt to bat at number three in the shortest format for India.

Suryakumar Yadav's Stunning Gesture For Tilak Varma After Win Over England Goes Viral - Watch

India captain Suryakumar Yadav was delighted after seeing Tilak Varma take "responsibility" and deliver a match-winning performance that steered the hosts to victory. The second T20I contest became a high-strung affair, especially when the equation came down to 20 needed in 18 balls. Tilak looked hesitant to rotate the strike when the opportunity was available in the first couple of deliveries. But, Tilak decided to rotate the strike on the fourth delivery, leaving Bishnoi to face the final two deliveries of the over. With Brydon Carse charging down from the other end, Bishnoi appeared to be galvanised with the way Tilak was batting at the other end. He neatly clipped it through midwicket for a four, lifting the spirits in the entire stadium.

'His Maturity Was The Difference': England's Brydon Carse On Tilak Varma

Middle-order batter Tilak Varma's "mature" unbeaten 72 was the difference between India and England in the second T20I in Chennai, reckoned visitors' pace bowling all-rounder Brydon Carse. Tilak's fifty helped India chase down 166 in a tense chase at the Chepauk on Saturday as the home side took a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. "I felt like we got a decent score on the board towards the end. We kept on taking wickets throughout the game. But, you know, credit goes to Tilak and I think he played a very mature, smart innings and ultimately he was the difference," said Carse in the post-match press conference.

"Wanted To Take On England's Best Bowler As...": Tilak Varma On Jofra Archer Assault

India's middle-order batter Tilak Varma said his breathtaking assault on pacer Jofra Archer in the second T20I here was pre-planned and was intended to neutralise England's best bowler, which in turn demoralised the rest of the pack. Tilak, who made an unbeaten 72 off 55 balls, creamed Archer for four sixes, including a scarcely believable pick-up flick over deep fine leg, as the Sussex man leaked 60 runs in his four overs at Chepauk on Saturday. India won the match by two wickets to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. Archer had figures of 4-0-21-2 in the first match at Kolkata, underlining the success Tilak's strategy had in Chennai.

"Team Needs 10...": Gautam Gambhir's Behind The Scene Plan That Spurred Tilak Varma vs England

After his brilliant unbeaten 72 helped India complete a thrilling two-wicket win over England, left-handed batter Tilak Varma revealed head coach Gautam Gambhir advised him to play as per the situation, which aided him in acing the run-chase in Saturday's game. Chasing 166, England reduced India to 78/5 and then 126/7, but Tilak's brilliant 55-ball knock, laced with four boundaries and five sixes, took India home with four balls to spare and took a 2-0 lead in the five-match series in a game which will be remembered for ages.

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"If Any New Kid Joins...": India Star Gives Verdict On Suryakumar Yadav-Led India Dressing Room

"Why Should Batters...": Ravi Bishnoi's Cheeky Take After Starring For India vs England In 2nd T20I

Tilak Varma Not A "Superstar" Yet: Ex-India Star Cautions After Batter's Heroics In 2nd T20I vs England

Tilak Varma Reveals The "Turning Point" After Match-Winning Knock vs India

Suryakumar Yadav's Stunning Gesture For Tilak Varma After Win Over England Goes Viral - Watch

'His Maturity Was The Difference': England's Brydon Carse On Tilak Varma

"Wanted To Take On England's Best Bowler As...": Tilak Varma On Jofra Archer Assault

"Team Needs 10...": Gautam Gambhir's Behind The Scene Plan That Spurred Tilak Varma vs England