Tilak Varma made his promotion to number three count by hitting a terrific unbeaten 107 off 56 balls – his maiden century in T20Is - as India posted a massive 219/6 against South Africa in the third game at the SuperSport Park in Centurion.

Tilak Varma got to his maiden hundred in the shortest format in 51 balls on November 13. He became the second-youngest Indian to hit a century in T20Is.

Speaking about the match and about his physical state after hitting the ground with his head on attempting a catch, Tilak said, “I am okay. It was a difficult chance but I am happy we won the game. I cannot put it in words. It was my dream to play for the country and the hundred came at the right time when the team needed it.”

India defeated South Africa by 11 runs in the third T20I to secure a winning 2-1 series lead. Tilak Varma's unbeaten 107 and Abhishek Sharma's quick 5

Tilak Varma rose to the challenge in the third T20I against South Africa, scoring an unbeaten maiden hundred. Partnering with Abhishek Sharma, they set a formidable 219-run target. Varma, the second-youngest Indian to hit a T20I century,

Tilak Varma suffered an injury scare during India’s 11-run win over South Africa on Wednesday at the SuperSport Park in Centurion. Varma also won the Player of the Match award after India's 11-run win in Centurion.

By Mercy Kosgei The ongoing four match T20 series played on Wednesday at the Centurion between South Africa and India, the Indian team beat South Africa by 11 r