India defeated South Africa by 11 runs in the third T20I to secure a winning 2-1 series lead. Tilak Varma's unbeaten 107 and Abhishek Sharma's quick 50 propelled India to a formidable 219/6. South Africa fought back but fell short,

Tilak Varma made his promotion to number three count by hitting a terrific unbeaten 107 off 56 balls – his maiden century in T20Is - as India posted a massive 219/6 against South Africa in the third game at the SuperSport Park in Centurion.

Speaking about the match and about his physical state after hitting the ground with his head on attempting a catch, Tilak said, “I am okay. It was a difficult chance but I am happy we won the game. I cannot put it in words. It was my dream to play for the country and the hundred came at the right time when the team needed it.”

Indian batsman Tilak Varma scored his first T20I century against South Africa in the third T20I. He achieved this feat at 22 years old, becoming the y

Tilak Varma rose to the challenge in the third T20I against South Africa, scoring an unbeaten maiden hundred. Partnering with Abhishek Sharma, they set a formidable 219-run target. Varma, the second-youngest Indian to hit a T20I century,

Suryakumar Yadav gave up his No. 3 spot to give Tilak Varma a chance at the position in the IND vs SA 3rd T20I and Varma repaid the faith with a stunning match-winning century.

Tilak Varma came to the crease with India rooted at 0 for 1 as Sanju Samson got dismissed for another duck. Varma took control of the proceeding from the start and looked in ominous touch from the get-go.

Tilak Varma's dynamic century secured his status as India's second youngest centurion in T20Is, with 107 off 56 balls against South Africa. Supported by Abhishek Sharma's brisk 50, his efforts led India to 219/6.

Tilak Varma showcased his talent by scoring his maiden T20I century, leading India to a formidable total of 219/6 in 20 overs against South Africa.

By Mercy Kosgei The ongoing four match T20 series played on Wednesday at the Centurion between South Africa and India, the Indian team beat South Africa by 11 r