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India’s rising star, Tilak Varma, has made a stunning mark in the world of T20 cricket. The 22-year-old batter is in the form of his life, setting a new record for the most runs scored in T20Is without ever being dismissed. With a series of brilliant innings, Varma has proven his consistency and skill, earning recognition as one of the game’s brightest young talents.
A Record-Breaking Performance
On January 25, 2025, Tilak Varma delivered an outstanding 72* in India’s second T20I against England, held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. His blistering knock came off 55 balls, including 4 fours and 5 sixes. This crucial performance played a key role in India’s successful chase of 166 runs, securing a dramatic 2-wicket victory.
Tilak Varma’s Historic Milestone
With his knock, Tilak Varma achieved a significant milestone, becoming the first player in T20I history (among full member nations) to score over 300 runs without being dismissed. In his last four T20I innings, he has amassed an impressive 318 runs. His scores include:
- 107* (56 balls) vs. South Africa
- 120* (47 balls) vs. South Africa
- 19* and 72* vs. England
Breaking the Previous Record
Varma’s total of 318 runs is now the highest in T20Is for runs between two dismissals, surpassing New Zealand’s Mark Chapman, who previously held the record with 271 runs. The updated list of players with the most runs between dismissals in T20Is is as follows:
- 318 runs – Tilak Varma (India): 107*, 120*, 19*, 72*
- 271 runs – Mark Chapman (New Zealand): 65*, 16*, 71*, 104*, 15
- 240 runs – Aaron Finch (Australia)
- 240 runs – Shreyas Iyer (India)
- 239 runs – David Warner (Australia)
Surpassing Virat Kohli’s Record
Along with his world record, Tilak Varma has also surpassed Virat Kohli’s record for the most runs scored by an Indian batter across four consecutive innings. Kohli had previously set the benchmark with 258 runs in the 2014-2015 season. Varma’s 318 runs now put him in an elite category of top-tier T20I players.
Key Contributions in the Match
In the second T20I, Tilak Varma’s 72* was instrumental in India’s successful chase. Alongside him, Washington Sundar contributed a vital 26 runs, with the two adding 38 runs for the sixth wicket to keep India’s hopes alive. At one point, India was struggling at 78 for 5, but their partnership ensured they stayed on course to win.
England’s Efforts in the Match
Despite the valiant efforts from India’s top order, England fought hard with the ball. Fast bowler Brydon Carse was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3 wickets for 29 runs. Jofra Archer, Mark Wood, Adil Rashid, Jamie Overton, and Liam Livingstone each claimed a wicket, but their efforts were not enough to stop India from completing the thrilling chase.
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