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Tilak Varma: Rising Star of Indian Cricket
Tilak Varma, born on November 8, 2002, in Hyderabad, India, is a promising left-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler. He represents Hyderabad in domestic cricket and plays for the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Cricket Career & Stats:
- Test Matches: As of March 2025, Tilak has not yet debuted in Test cricket.
- ODI Career: Debuting on September 15, 2023, against Bangladesh, Tilak has played 5 One Day Internationals, scoring 140 runs at an average of 36.67, including three half-centuries.
- T20I Matches: Since his debut on August 3, 2023, against the West Indies, Tilak has featured in 25 T20 Internationals, amassing 749 runs at an impressive average of 49.9, with two centuries and three fifties.
- IPL Career: Tilak has been a key player for the Mumbai Indians since 2022. In the 2025 IPL auction, he was retained by the franchise for ₹8 crore, reflecting his value to the team.
Records & Achievements
- Holds the highest individual score in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy with 151 runs for Hyderabad against Meghalaya.
- Boasts the highest career batting average for India in T20Is, with 49.93 as of February 2025.
Lesser-Known Facts
- Tilak’s father, Namboori Nagaraju, is an electrician, and his mother, Gayatri Devi, is a homemaker. Despite financial challenges, his family supported his cricketing ambitions.
- He represented India at the Under-19 Cricket World Cup in 2020, showcasing his potential on the international stage.
Tilak Varma’s journey from humble beginnings to becoming a prominent figure in
Indian cricket is a testament to his talent and determination.
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