The 2nd T20I between India and England on Saturday turned out to be a thrilling contest when 22-year-old Tilak Varma revealed his tremendous skill to guide India to a nerve-wracking two-wicket victory over in the second T20I at Chennai, chasing 166. The pressure situation didn’t deter him from coming out unbeaten with a knock of 72 off 55 balls and ensured the victory four balls prior to the final delivery. This effort saw Suryakumar Yadav shower his admiration through a bow which was graciously reciprocated by Tilak.

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Tilak Varma finishes in style and #TeamIndia register a 2-wicket win in Chennai! 👌

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India’s Batting Collapse, Tilak Varma Saves The Day

India’s run chase began precariously when openers Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson went early, putting the team on a precarious 18 for 2. It was then that Tilak stepped in and fought back the pressure, making sure to create an important partnership with Suryakumar Yadav. The fall of the skipper then exposed the entire task on the young shoulders of Tilak, leaving India struggling at 78 for 5, where the visitors began to reel.

Washington Sundar’s Steady Knock

England’s bowlers, led by Brydon Carse (3/28) and Adil Rashid (1/14), were a tight unit; scoring opportunities never came easily for the batters. However, Tilak handled caution and aggression with a fair balance. Joined by Washington Sundar (26), the two steadied the innings until they had to depend on value contributions from lower order to near the target closely. With appropriate strike rotation, and confidence from the tail, Tilak finally guided India into a nail-biting finish, which they came out victorious.

Tilak Varma Shines In 2nd T20I Against England

Earlier, England posted a competitive 165, with Jos Buttler top-scoring with 45 and Brydon Carse contributing a quick 31 in the latter stages. Despite their efforts, Tilak’s brilliance overshadowed the visitors, ensuring India secured a series win with an unassailable 2-0 lead.

“Very happy with the way Tilak batted, good to see someone like him taking responsibility,” Suryakumar said in the post-match presentation

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Tilak sealed the game with a boundary, celebrating in his signature style, Suryakumar Yadav joined in the joyous moment and later lauded Tilak during the post-match presentation. With this performance, Tilak has continued his phenomenal form, amassing 318 runs across his last four innings, including two centuries in South Africa, all without being dismissed.

As the action moves to Rajkot for the third T20I on January 28, the focus stays firmly on the emerging star of Indian cricket: Tilak Varma.