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The young Indian sensation Tilak Varma etched his name into the record books during the semi-final clash between India and Bangladesh at the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou. With a breathtaking half-century, Tilak not only propelled India to victory but also paid a heartwarming tribute to his parents through a special gesture that resonated with fans and cricket enthusiasts worldwide.
India’s stellar performance with the ball
The Men in Blue had won the toss and opted to bowl first. India’s bowlers displayed remarkable prowess, restricting Bangladesh to a low total of 96/9 in their allotted 20 overs. Mohammad Parvez Hossain was the top scorer for Bangladesh with 23 runs off 32 deliveries, Meanwhile, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore emerged as the star performer for India, bagging three crucial wickets while conceding just 12 runs in his four-over spell. Washington Sundar also made a significant impact with two wickets.
Tilak Varma’s heroics
India’s chase seemed like a walk in the park, thanks to an extraordinary batting display by Tilak and Ruturaj Gaikwad. While Ruturaj contributed 40 runs off 26 deliveries, the spotlight belonged to the young left-handed batter Tilak as he showcased sublime form, displaying a wide array of breathtaking shots. However, what truly stole the show was his celebration upon reaching the coveted 50-run mark.
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Tilak Verma flaunts his tattoo in a special gesture towards his parents
It is worth mentioning that Tilak reached his half-century in style by smashing a six, and as he looked up at the heavens, he revealed a tattoo of his parents on the left side of his abs. This act by the Mumbai-born cricketer gave a glimpse of the love and respect he has for his parents, who had undoubtedly played a pivotal role in shaping his cricketing journey.
A stroke-filled half-century for Tilak Varma & a heart-warming celebration for his mom follows ♥️
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Record-breaking achievement
With this splendid innings, Tilak also etched his name in the annals of Indian cricket history by becoming the youngest Indian to score a fifty in the T20I knockouts.
