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Indian batter Tilak Varma has scripted history by becoming the first-ever cricketer, male or female, to smash centuries in three consecutive T20 innings. The 22-year-old accomplished this extraordinary feat during Hyderabad’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25 opener against Meghalaya in Rajkot, where he hammered a scintillating 151 off 67 balls.
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A Historic Knock
Coming in at No. 3 in the first over, Tilak Varma dismantled the Meghalaya bowling attack with a breathtaking display of power-hitting:
- Strike Rate: 225.37
- Fours: 14
- Sixes: 10
His innings ended on the final ball, helping Hyderabad post a commanding 248 for 4, their highest-ever score in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and the fifth-highest total in the tournament’s history.
Tilak’s assault was particularly severe on medium pacer Dippu Sangma, scoring 50 runs off just 18 balls, with six fours and three sixes during that spell.
Back-to-Back Centuries Across Continents
Tilak’s record-breaking spree began during India’s tour of South Africa, where he notched consecutive hundreds:
- 107 not out in Centurion
- 120 not out in Johannesburg
With his latest 151 for Hyderabad, Tilak becomes the first Indian male cricketer to score 150+ in a T20 match. Among Indian cricketers, only Kiran Navgire—who struck 162 not out for Nagaland in 2022—has scored a higher T20 score, making Tilak’s innings the highest by an Indian male batter.
A Rising Star
Tilak Varma’s stellar performances have solidified his reputation as one of the brightest young talents in Indian cricket.
- At just 22, he is already a key player for Mumbai Indians, who have retained him ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction after three successful seasons.
- His Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy heroics not only underline his domestic dominance but also set the stage for an exciting IPL and international career ahead.
Records Shattered by Tilak Varma
- First player in T20 history (male or female) to hit centuries in three consecutive innings.
- First Indian male batter to score 150+ in a T20 match.
- Part of Hyderabad’s highest-ever total in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
What’s Next for Tilak?
As Tilak Varma continues to dominate on the domestic and international stage, all eyes will be on him in the IPL 2025 and future tours. With such consistent performances, his rise to stardom seems inevitable.
