Left-handed batsman Tilak Varma produced an outstanding performance with the bat in the second T20I of the five-match series between India and England. Varma achieved a significant milestone by topping the list for the most runs scored by a batsman between dismissals in T20 internationals worldwide.
India opted to bat first after winning the toss in Chennai on Saturday, January 25. The hosts restricted England to 165/9, with Jos Buttler top scorer with 45 off 30 balls. India’s batting line-up struggled as key players like Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav failed to score more than 15 runs.
Batting at number three, Tilak Varma anchored the chase with a brilliant unbeaten 72 runs off 55 balls. The southpaw smashed four fours and five sixes. Washington Sundar added a crucial 26 off 19 balls, while Ravi Bishnoi’s quickfire nine runs eventually helped India secure a two-wicket victory in the final.
Tilak Varma set a new record for most runs scored between dismissals
Tilak Varma set a new record for most runs scored between dismissals in T20 Internationals. He leads the table with 318 runs unbeaten in the 2024/25 season. They are followed by Mark Chapman with 271 runs in 2023, Shreyas Iyer with 240 runs in 2022 and Aaron Finch, who scored 240 runs in 2018.
The 22-year-old batsman has been in superb form in his last four T20I innings, posting scores of 107*, 120*, 19* and 72*. He scored centuries in South Africa to cement his place in India’s T20I side.
Most runs between dismissals in T20Is
| Rank | Player | Run | Team | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tilak Varma | 318* | India | 2024/25 |
| 2 | Mark Chapman | 271 | New Zealand | in 2023 |
| 3 | Shreyas Iyer | 240 | India | in 2022 |
| 4 | Aaron Finch | 240 | Australia | 2018 |
Today’s Knock was a testament to his game awareness and temperament – Aakash Chopra
Former Indian batsman Mohammad Kaif praised Tilak Varma for his skills, technique and consistency. Aakash Chopra said that Varma showed awareness of the game, temperament and composure in controlling the runs. Meanwhile, Harsha Bhogle described Varma as one of the brightest young stars in Indian cricket.
“Tilak has the skills, technique and guts to stay till the end. Much improved and consistent also scoring the winning runs. #INDvsENG,” wrote Mohammad Kaif.
“Tilak Varma has skills. That much is evident. Today’s knock was a display of his game awareness and temperament. Controlled the runs. Changed gears. Stayed calm. Stayed till the end. Excellent,” declared Aakash Chopra.
“One of the brightest young stars in Indian cricket has shown why he is so highly rated. This from #TilakVarm was not only an innings of great ability but also of magnificent temperament,” opined Harsha Bhogle.
The third T20I match between India and England will be played at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on January 28, Tuesday. Shivam Dube and Ramandeep will join the team in place of Rinku Singha and Nitish Kumar Reddy. In the upcoming match, the home team will aim to complete the victory in the series.
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