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Tilak Varma Breaks Virat Kohli's Record, Shines With Twin Centuries In T20I Series vs South Africa

Batter Tilak Varma broke the legendary Virat Kohli's record for the most runs scored by an Indian player in a T20I bilateral series. Varma achieved this milestone during the fourth and final T20I against South Africa in Johannesburg. Tilak delivered a stunning performance, smashing an unbeaten 120 runs off just 47 balls, including nine fours and 10 sixes, at an extraordinary strike rate of 255.32. With a century in the previous match as well, Tilak concluded the series as the top run-scorer and was awarded the 'Player of the Series'. He amassed 280 runs in four matches at an impressive average of 140 and a strike rate exceeding 198, with two centuries to his name. This remarkable feat secured him the record for the most runs by a player in a T20I bilateral series.

Handed Task To Be Virat Kohli's Successor, Suryakumar Yadav Hails Tilak Varma For "Walking The Talk"

India skipper Suryakumar Yadav has hailed Tilak Varma for "walking the talk," as the youngster unlocked his potential as India's new No. 3 batter with sensational back-to-back centuries that powered their 3-1 T20 International series triumph in South Africa. Various batters have been tried out in recent times for the crucial position once owned by Virat Kohli, with the team think-tank even experimenting with Rishabh Pant during the T20 World Cup, albeit with little success. Since then, players like Ruturaj Gaikwad, Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson have all had stints at No. 3 before skipper Suryakumar Yadav took over the role.

Skipper Aiden Markram Admits India "Completely Outplayed" South Africa In 4th T20I

Following a disappointing loss against India in the fourth T20I match of the series, South Africa skipper Aiden Markram admitted the Men in Blue "completely outplayed" the hosts in Johannesburg. India clinched a massive 135-run victory over South Africa in the fourth T20I match of the series, sealing a 3-1 series win. Speaking at the post-match presentation, Markram said that the Men in Blue dominated over the Proteas in all three aspects of the game. He also praised the Indian cricketers for their performance with both bat and ball.

"Unbelievable Feeling": Tilak Varma On Scoring Two Centuries In South Africa

Tilak Varma, who was named both Player of the Match and Player of the Series, shared his thoughts on his stunning performance and the series win against South Africa in the post-match presentation. Reflecting on his innings, he humorously recalled his previous experience in South Africa and said, "Last year, when I played here, I got out on the first ball. This innings was very crucial for the team and the series." Tilak emphasized the importance of staying calm and sticking to his basics.

Jay Shah Is Waiting To See India's Young Team Show Their "Force" In Future Series

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary, Jay Shah, is waiting for the young India team to display its force in the upcoming series after pulling off record-breaking performances against South Africa. The fourth T20I in Johannesburg summed up India's immense potential, especially in the T20I format, with a record-tumbling performance. India faced a setback in the second T20I, where India floundered against Marco Jansen and Gerald Coetzee's power-hitting in a low-scoring affair.

Records Topple As Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson Redefine T20I In Johannesburg

Records toppled as Team India sent fans into a frenzy with a thumping 134-run victory in the 4th T20I against South Africa. Johannesburg saw India make history with Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma redefining the standards of T20I cricket. Their blitzkrieg made it a hard day for statisticians as records tumbled. Runs, runs, and more runs were the story of the final T20I of the series as India continued to surge to new heights under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav, with a 3-1 series win over the Proteas.

"Had So Many Failures...": Sanju Samson's Emotional Message After Historic Ton vs South Africa

After playing a stupendous knock against South Africa in the fourth T20I match of the series, India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson said that he had a lot of failures in his life and the century against the Proteas meant a lot to him. Samson played an unbeaten 109-run knock from 56 balls. Samson smashed 6 fours and 9 sixes at a strike rate of 194.64. Speaking at the inning break, Samson said that he kept believing in himself and worked hard to perform on Friday. He revealed that there were a lot of things going in his head before the match. The India wicketkeeper-batter praised Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma and said that they helped him a lot in the first inning in Johannesburg.

Watch: Sanju Samson's Massive Six Hits Female Fan On Face, India Star Does This

A huge six from India wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson's hit a female fan in the crowd leaving her in tears during the fourth T20I encounter against South Africa on Friday. Samson was in tremendous form as he slammed 9 sixes to remain unbeaten on 109 off just 56 deliveries. The incident took place during the 10th over of India's innings as Samson hit a mammoth six off Tristan Stubbs. The ball sailed over deep mid-wicket but ended up striking the woman directly on her face. The fan was visibly distressed as she was given some ice to apply on the injury. Even Sanju looked extremely apologetic when he realised that the fan was injured and the video of the entire incident has already gone viral on social media.

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Tilak Varma Breaks Virat Kohli's Record, Shines With Twin Centuries In T20I Series vs South Africa

Handed Task To Be Virat Kohli's Successor, Suryakumar Yadav Hails Tilak Varma For "Walking The Talk"

Skipper Aiden Markram Admits India "Completely Outplayed" South Africa In 4th T20I

"Unbelievable Feeling": Tilak Varma On Scoring Two Centuries In South Africa

Jay Shah Is Waiting To See India's Young Team Show Their "Force" In Future Series

Records Topple As Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson Redefine T20I In Johannesburg

"Had So Many Failures...": Sanju Samson's Emotional Message After Historic Ton vs South Africa

Watch: Sanju Samson's Massive Six Hits Female Fan On Face, India Star Does This