Tilak Verma becomes India’s new chase master in T20I, breaks Virat Kohli’s record

Delhi: Tilak Verma’s journey in Indian cricket has progressed very fast. He achieved a special milestone in Dharamshala on Sunday. 23-year-old Tilak has now become the batsman with the highest average while chasing runs in T20 International (T20I) cricket.

Tilak left Virat behind

With this, Tilak has left behind Virat Kohli, who is called the chase master, who has been considered the most reliable batsman in run chase for a long time. This has further strengthened his identity as one of India’s most reliable T20 players.

Tilak came to bat at number three in the third T20I match against South Africa. His innings was not fast, but was very important. Tilak scored unbeaten 25 runs on 34 balls and comfortably helped India reach the small target of 118 runs. India won this match in 15.5 overs.

So far he has scored 543 runs in 16 matches in the second innings of T20I. During this period, his highest score has been 72 runs not out. His ability to play calmly under pressure makes him special.

Highest average against which team in T20I

After this inning, Tilak Verma’s average in T20I against South Africa has become 70.50. This is the highest average of any Indian batsman against any one team. Earlier this record was in the name of Virat Kohli, who had scored runs against Pakistan at an average of 70.28.

Best average in T20I run chase

Tilak’s record in run chase is even more special. His average while chasing in T20I international cricket is now 68.0. In this matter, he has left behind Virat Kohli’s average of 67.1. Tilak is currently at the top among the batsmen of Test playing countries.

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