Sat Nov 16 08:54:25 UTC 2024: ## Tilak Varma Shatters Kohli’s Record, Scripts History in South Africa
**Johannesburg, South Africa:** Young Indian cricketer Tilak Varma has created history, becoming the highest run-scorer by an Indian batsman in a bilateral T20I series. In the recently concluded four-match T20 series against South Africa, Varma amassed a staggering 280 runs at an average of 140 and a strike rate of 198, including two consecutive centuries.
This remarkable achievement surpasses the previous record held by Virat Kohli, who scored 231 runs in a five-match T20I series against England in 2020-21. Varma’s performance also places him above other notable Indian batsmen like KL Rahul and Ruturaj Gaikwad in this specific category.
Varma’s feat extends beyond mere run accumulation. He became only the second Indian player to score back-to-back centuries in international T20 cricket, following Sanju Samson. Globally, he is the fifth player to achieve this impressive milestone.
While India lost the series, Varma’s exceptional performance has been the highlight, solidifying his place as a rising star in Indian cricket. South African captain Temba Bavuma acknowledged Varma’s impact as a significant factor in the series.
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