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 was the star performer from the Indian camp in the third T20I played at the SuperSport Park in Centurion on Wednesday.

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.”

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,

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 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

Centurion: When Suryakumar Yadav knocked on Tilak Varma's hotel room door to inform that he will bat at number three in the third T20 International, the talented left-hander was filled with gratitude and promised his skipper that he wouldn't let him down.