Tue Jan 28 14:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Tilak Varma Sets New World Record in India’s T20I Victory Over England
**Chennai, India** – Indian cricketer Tilak Varma smashed a new world record during India’s second T20I victory against England on Saturday. His unbeaten 72 runs extended his streak without being dismissed to an incredible 318 runs across four innings, surpassing New Zealand’s Mark Chapman’s previous record of 271 runs.
Varma’s remarkable performance, which includes two centuries and a fifty since his return from injury, contributed significantly to India’s 2-0 series lead. His overall T20I statistics are equally impressive, boasting 707 runs in 21 innings at an average of 58.91 and a strike rate of 156.07.
Despite a shaky start to the run chase, where several Indian batsmen fell early, Varma’s innings, supported by Washington Sundar (26) guided India to a thrilling win with two wickets and four balls to spare. England, whose top order struggled against India’s spin attack, managed 165/9, with Jos Buttler’s 45 being the highest score. Brydon Carse’s 3/29 and Adil Rashid’s 1/14 were valiant efforts, but ultimately insufficient to prevent India’s victory. Axar Patel (2/32) and Varun Chakravarthy (2/38) were the pick of India’s bowlers. The five-match series continues.
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