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Headline: Tilak Varma Knocks Century in Vijay Hazare Trophy, Stakes Claim for ODI Spot
Rajkot, India – Indian left-handed batsman Tilak Varma has grabbed attention with a century in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, reigniting the debate surrounding his inclusion in the national ODI squad. Varma’s impressive performance came in a Group B match between Hyderabad and Chandigarh at Rajkot. He scored a composed 109 runs off 118 balls, including 6 fours and 3 sixes, rescuing his team after an early wicket.
Hyderabad elected to bat first, Varma came to the crease with the score at 25/1. His innings helped Hyderabad post a total of 289/9 in their 50 overs. Abhirath Reddy also contributed a valuable 71 runs. For Chandigarh, Jagjit Singh Sandhu was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3 wickets.
Varma has previously played 5 ODIs for India, scoring 68 runs with one half-century. With this century, he has signaled his intent to be considered for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand, as the squad announcement looms.
Varma’s List A career now boasts 1833 runs from 45 matches, with 6 centuries and 10 half-centuries, and a highest score of 156*. His average is an impressive 90.49. This latest performance adds weight to calls for the talented left-hander to be given more opportunities in the ODI format.
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