By scoring three consecutive T20 centuries, Tilak Varma has written his name in the record books as the first cricketer ever, —male or female—to score three consecutive centuries in T20 cricket. This incredible achievement happened during Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2024, when he scored a breathtaking 151 runs out of 67 deliveries against Meghalaya while representing Hyderabad at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot.
Breaking Records in Style
- Highest Score by an Indian in T20s:
Tilak’s 151 is now the 2nd highest-ever individual score by an Indian in T20 cricket, surpassing Shreyas Iyer’s 147 scored in 2019 during the same tournament. In DPL 2024, Ayush Badoni dazzles at Arun Jaitley Stadium with a stunning 165 off 55 balls at 1st posstion who scored highest run in T20. - First to Score 3 Consecutive T20 Centuries:
Before his SMAT century, Tilak hit 107 and 120 against South Africa** in consecutive T20Is earlier this month, marking him as the first-ever player globally to achieve this milestone.
| Record | Details |
|---|---|
| Runs Scored | 151 in 67 balls |
| Boundaries | 14 fours, 10 sixes |
| Previous Record | 147 by Shreyas Iyer (2019) |
| Venue | Rajkot |
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Key Highlights from the Match
- Unstoppable Batting:
Batting at No. 3, Tilak dominated the Meghalaya bowlers with a strike rate of 225.37, hitting boundaries on almost 77% of his scoring shots. - Partnerships:
Tilak partnered with Tanmay Agarwal (122 runs) and Buddhi Rahul (84 runs) to propel Hyderabad to a mammoth total of 248/4 in 20 overs. - Opposition Under Pressure:
Meghalaya struggled to match Hyderabad’s dominance, reeling at 44/3 in 8 overs.
Tilak Recent Form
Tilak has been in phenomenal form:
- ICC T20I Rankings:
Following his performances in South Africa, Tilak climbed 69 places to become the world’s No. 3 T20I batter, only behind Travis Head and Phil Salt. - IPL 2025 Retention:
Mumbai Indians have retained Tilak for INR 8 crore, calling him a “steal deal” given his meteoric rise.
| Player Stats | Figures |
|---|---|
| Consecutive Centuries | 3 |
| T20 Career Runs | Nearing 3000 |
| T20 Hundreds | 4 |
| SMAT 2024 Total Runs | 151 in a single match |
Fan Reactions and Expert Views
The remarkable achievement of Tilak has received overwhelming appreciation from the fans and cricket pundits. With the ability to rotate the strike along with power-hitting, his understanding of the game is much ahead of his age. Experts feel that Tilak is meant to be one of the bright upcoming stars of Indian cricket.
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