Just five days after his match-winning knock in the Asia Cup Final against Pakistan, Tilak Varma has once again underlined his immense potential — this time in the domestic circuit. The 22-year-old left-hander delivered a stunning performance in the second unofficial ODI against Australia ‘A’, scoring a composed 94 under intense pressure to help India ‘A’ post a competitive total.
India ‘A’ Collapse Early, But Tilak Varma Stands Tall
Coming in at No. 3, Tilak walked in under dire circumstances as India ‘A’ were reeling at 17/3. Top-order batters Abhishek Sharma (0), Prabhsimran Singh (1), and skipper Shreyas Iyer (8) all fell cheaply, leaving the hosts in early trouble.
Despite the collapse, Tilak showed the same composure and maturity he displayed in Dubai during the Asia Cup final. He absorbed the early pressure from a fired-up Australian bowling attack and went on to craft a vital innings. His 94-run knock included 5 boundaries and 4 sixes, and he held the innings together brilliantly.
Tilak also stitched a crucial 101-run partnership with Riyan Parag, who contributed a handy 58. Together, the duo ensured India ‘A’ recovered from the early blows and reached a respectable total of 246 before being bowled out.
Jack Edwards, Will Sutherland Impress for Australia ‘A’
On the bowling front, Jack Edwards starred for Australia ‘A’ with an impressive four-wicket haul. Will Sutherland was equally effective, finishing with miserly figures of 9-3-25-2, applying pressure throughout his spell. Leg-spinner Tanveer Sangha, though expensive with figures of 10-0-69-2, managed to pick up two important wickets.
India ‘A’ had won the first unofficial ODI by a massive 171 runs, thanks to centuries from Shreyas Iyer and Priyansh Arya. But in the second encounter, it was Tilak Varma who stole the show with a knock that once again confirmed his readiness for the highest level.
As selectors and fans continue to watch closely, performances like these are making it increasingly clear that Tilak Varma is not just a future star — he’s already knocking loudly on the doors of Team India.
