Tilak Varma made history on Saturday by becoming the first player to score three consecutive T20 centuries, a feat he achieved in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy opener against Meghalaya. The 22-year-old Hyderabad captain set a new benchmark with a blistering 151 runs off just 67 balls, making it the highest individual T20 score by an Indian male cricketer. His innings surpassed Shreyas Iyer’s previous record of 147. Varma’s knock was a masterclass, featuring 14 fours and 10 sixes, and he helped Hyderabad to a formidable total of 248/4 in their 20 overs. Meghalaya, in response, were bowled out for a mere 69 runs. Tilak Varma set a world record by scoring 151 runs off 67 balls in a stunning display of batting.
Tilak’s rapid rise to prominence began during India’s recent T20I tour of South Africa, where he scored back-to-back centuries in Centurion and Johannesburg, helping India win the series 3-1. His remarkable consistency earned him recognition as only the second Indian after Sanju Samson to score consecutive T20I hundreds. Tilak Varma set a world record by scoring 151 runs off 67 balls in a stunning display of batting.
In domestic cricket, Tilak’s performances have been equally impressive, with this latest knock pushing his T20 career tally to over 2950 runs in just 90 innings, including four centuries. He has become known for his ability to both anchor innings and accelerate rapidly, making him a key player in any format. Tilak Varma set a world record by scoring 151 runs off 67 balls in a stunning display of batting.
Tilak’s success has also caught the attention of IPL franchises. He was one of the five players retained by Mumbai Indians ahead of the IPL 2025 auction, signaling his growing importance in the T20 landscape. His form in both domestic and international cricket suggests that he is set for a long and successful career at the highest level.
