Tilak Verma had scored 19 runs in 22 balls, then Hardik reprimanded and created havoc in 23 balls! watch video

Tilak Varma Century: Returning to the winning track after four consecutive defeats, Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya said he always had faith in Tilak Verma’s talent and now the time had come for him to perform to his potential. He said this after the 99-run win against Gujarat Titans.

Tilak Verma played a brilliant inning of 101 unbeaten runs in 45 balls in this match. However, he was slow in the beginning and was able to score only 19 runs in 22 balls. During the second strategic time-out, captain Pandya gave him some stern words, after which Tilak adopted an aggressive style and changed the course of the match.

Scored 82 runs in 23 balls

After this, he scored 82 runs in the next 23 balls, taking Mumbai’s score to 199/5 in 20 overs, while the team lost three wickets in the powerplay itself. With this inning, Tilak also achieved a special achievement and now he has jointly reached the first place among the players who have scored the fastest century in IPL history for Mumbai Indians.

When Tilak Varma struggling at 19 off 22 balls, a strict word from Hardik Pandya changed everything—he smashed 82 runs off the next 23 balls and scored his first IPL century 🔥#GTvsMI #MIvsGT pic.twitter.com/ouipWuWThk

— Sekar 𝕏 (@itzSekar) April 20, 2026

Hardik Pandya said turning point

After the match, Hardik Pandya said that his message was clear that Tilak should just watch and play the ball with confidence in his talent. He said that this innings was very important for Tilak, the team and the entire Mumbai Indians.

This victory was also Mumbai’s first victory in Ahmedabad. Pandya called it a turning point for the team and said that this match can prove to take his team forward in the right direction.

Answered the critics also

He also responded to critics who were questioning the decision of not bowling the initial overs to Bumrah. Pandya said that using a special bowler like Bumrah at the right time is part of the team’s strategy.

At the same time, Tilak Verma described his first IPL century as special and said that he wanted to spend time on the pitch because he did not get much chance in the last few matches. He kept his composure in the beginning and later showed aggressive play as per his ability.

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On the other hand, Gujarat Titans team captained by Shubman Gill looked disappointed. Gill especially mentioned the last six overs, in which his team conceded 95 runs and from here the match went out of hand.