• Left-handed batter Tilak Varma smashed his maiden century for India against South Africa in the 3rd T20I.

  • Put in bat first, India finished at 219/6 in their stipulated 20 overs.

SA vs IND: Netizens go gaga over Tilak Varma’s blistering ton against South Africa in 3rd T20I
Tilak Varma century (PC: X)

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In a thrilling display of batting prowess, Tilak Varma scored his maiden international century, leading India to a commanding total against South Africa in the third T20I at Centurion’s SuperSport Park on Wednesday, November 13. His explosive knock not only thrilled fans but also sparked a wave of excitement on social media, with netizens praising his performance.

A blistering knock from Tilak Varma

Tilak came to the crease early in the match after the dismissal of Sanju Samson and quickly established himself as a key player. He formed a solid partnership with Abhishek Sharma, contributing to a remarkable 107-run stand for the second wicket. Varma’s century came off just 50 balls, showcasing his aggressive style with 8 fours and 7 sixes, and he finished his innings with a total of 107 runs from just 56 balls.

During his innings, Varma demonstrated excellent shot selection and timing, particularly in the death overs, where he accelerated India’s scoring rate significantly. His performance was crucial in helping India post a formidable total of 219 runs for 6 wickets.

Social media frenzy

Following his century, social media erupted with praise for Varma. Fans took to platforms like Twitter expressing their admiration for the young batter. Comments ranged from calling him the “future of Indian cricket” to highlighting his potential to become a mainstay in the national team. Many users shared clips of his explosive shots, further amplifying the excitement surrounding his performance.

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