Tilak Varma is an Indian cricketer known for his left-handed batting and part-time off-spin bowling. He has made a mark in domestic cricket and is recognized for his talent and potential in the sport.
Tilak Varma Statistics Overview
T20 Stats:
Matches: 98
Runs: 1156
Highest Score: 84*
Average: 39.86
Strike Rate: 146.32
ODI Stats:
Matches: 4
Runs: 42
Average: 5.57
List A Stats:
Matches: 36
Runs: 338
Average: 34.62
Early Life: Born on November 8, 2002, in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, Tilak Varma faced financial challenges during his upbringing. His first coach, Salam Bayash, played a crucial role in supporting his cricketing journey.
Domestic Success: Varma was the second-highest run-scorer for Hyderabad in the 2021-22 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, amassing 215 runs in seven innings. His performances in domestic cricket led to his selection in the IPL.
IPL Journey:
Picked by Mumbai Indians for INR 1.70 crore in the IPL 2022 auction.
In his debut season, he played all 14 matches, scoring 397 runs at an average of 36.09 and a strike rate of 131.02.
Improved his performance in the following season with 343 runs in 11 matches, averaging 42.87 and a strike rate of 164.11.
International Debut
T20I and ODI: Varma made his T20I debut against West Indies in 2023, impressively hitting two sixes off his first two balls. He soon followed this with an ODI debut.
Injuries: His career faced a setback due to freak hand injuries in 2024, which temporarily halted his progress.
Recent Performances
2024-25 Vijay Hazare Trophy:
Varma scored 28 runs against Punjab on January 3, 2025.
He also contributed 6 runs against Puducherry on December 28, 2024.
Domestic Career:
First-Class Matches: Tilak has played 2 matches, scoring 15 runs with a highest score of 10.
List A Matches: In 4 matches, he has accumulated 68 runs, with a highest score of 52.
T20 Matches: He has featured in 20 matches, amassing 616 runs with a highest score of 120*, including 2 centuries and 2 half-centuries.
International Career:
ODI Matches: Tilak has played 4 matches, scoring 68 runs with a highest score of 52.
T20I Matches: He has appeared in 20 matches, scoring 616 runs with a highest score of 120*, including 2 centuries and 2 half-centuries.
Notable Achievements:
In November 2024, Tilak Varma became the first batter to score three successive T20 centuries, setting a new record in T20 cricket.
During the T20 series against South Africa in November 2024, he scored a blistering 120* off 47 balls, including 10 sixes, contributing to India’s commanding total of 283/1.
Tilak Varma’s consistent performances and ability to handle pressure situations have established him as a key player in India’s cricketing future.