A total of eight batters have outscored the opposition in IPL history with Chris Gayle doing it twice. MI's Tilak Varma joined the list on April 20 in IPL 2026 when he scored 101 not out out of MI's 199/5 in 20 overs. In reply, GT were bowled out for just 100 - one run short for Varma. 

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The last time a batter outscored the opposition in IPL was when KL Rahul scored 132 not out for Punjab Kings (then Kings XI Punjab) in 2020 against RCB which were bowled out for 109. A total of nine batters have achieved the feat in tournament history with Tilak Varma being the latest.

IPL 2026 | Tilak Varma 101 outscores Gujarat Titans to join elite list of 8 batters

Batting first MI scored a par total of 199/5 in 20 overs with Tilak Varma scoring 101 not out off 45 balls. While chasing, GT could never get going and were bowled out for just 100 runs as MI snapped their four-match losing streak with a 99-run win.

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From Virat Kohli to SuryaKumar Yadav, here's a look at the top five Indian batters fastest to 1000 runs in T20 Internationals. The list also contains players like KL Rahul, Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma.

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From Rajat Patidar to Tilak Varma here is a list of five Indian batters with fewest innings to 3000 T20 runs. The elite list also features the likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal as Patidar reached the total in RR vs RCB in IPL 2026 match.

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After his impressive World Cup performance, Tilak will aim to carry his momentum into the IPL and continue his growth in international cricket.

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India will enter the Super 8 clash against Zimbabwer on the back of a defeat to South Africa on Sunday and will be eyeing a win, considering a place in the semis is up for grabs.

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From Tilak Varma to Rohit Sharma, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with most T20I runs against South Africa. This list also includes Suryakumar Yadav, Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya

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From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with most T20I runs against Pakistan. This list also includes Yuvraj Singh, Gautam Gambhir and Tilak Varma

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bhishek, who was admitted to hospital following a stomach infection, was discharged on Wednesday (Feb 11), confirmed Tilak Varma on the eve of India vs Namibia match. Varma also confirmed that a call on dashing opener's participation will be taken on match day, that is Thursday (Feb 12).

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Picked in India-A squad for the scheduled warm-up matches against the USA and Namibia, Varma scored a gritty 24-ball 38 in the first innings and returned with one wicket in two overs.

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Left-handed batter Tilak Varma has returned to action and will play for India A against the USA in Navi Mumbai on Monday. He is the only player from India’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad to be included in the India A team for warm-up matches. 

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From Phil Salt to Tilak Varma, here's a look at the top five batters in latest ICC T20I rankings 2026. This list also includes Abhishek Sharma, Jos Buttler and Sahibzada Farhan

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Shreyas Iyer and Ravi Bishnoi join India’s T20I squad against New Zealand, replacing injured Tilak Varma and Washington Sundar, marking their comeback in the shortest format.

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This injury is a major setback for India, as Tilak has been a key player for the team in the T20Is over the past year. He played a crucial role in India’s Asia Cup 2025 win, scoring an unbeaten 69 off 53 balls in the final against Pakistan. 

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From Abhishek Sharma to Tilak Varma, here's a look at the top five batters in latest ICC T20I rankings 2026. This list also includes Phil Salt, Pathum Nissanka and Jos Buttler 

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From Abhishek Sharma to Tilak Varma, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with most T20I runs in 2025. This list also includes Hardik Pandya, Shubman Gill and Sanju Samson

Meet top 5 Indian batters with most T20I runs in 2025, check who tops the list

While Varma is the highest run-scorer thus far after three contested games, Varun is India's best bet in the bowling department, picking six wickets. 

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Suryakumar and Co. will now head to Lucknow for the fourth T20I and will also look to continue the winning momentum.

IND vs SA, 3rd T20I: India hammer South Africa by 7 wickets, lead series 2-1

India fell 51 runs to South Africa in the 2nd T20I as early wickets and lack of support for Tilak Varma hampered the chase, while De Kock’s 90 powered SA to 213.


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From Abhishek Sharma to Tilak Varma, here's a look at the top five batters in latest ICC T20I rankings 2025. This list also includes Phil Salt, Pathum Nissanka and Jos Buttler 

Meet top 5 batters in latest ICC T20I rankings 2025

From Abhishek Sharma to SuryaKumar Yadav, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with highest strike rate in T20Is. This list also includes Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh and Tilak Varma

Meet top 5 Indian batters with highest strike rate in T20Is, check who tops the list

From Abhishek Sharma to Tilak Varma, here's a look at the top five batters in latest ICC T20I rankings 2025. This list also includes Phil Salt, Jos Buttler and Pathum Nissanka

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