Ind vs SA: Tilak Verma's Blazing Century in Centurion, Sets These Two New Records

Young Indian batsman Tilak Verma scored his first T20 international century in the third and final T20 match against South Africa at Supersport Park in Centurion on Wednesday, October 13th. Tilak’s explosive innings helped him set several records.

With the help of Tilak Verma's brilliant century, India won the match by 11 runs and gained an unassailable 2-1 lead in the series.

Verma’s Century in 51 Balls

Tilak Verma smashed a rapid century off just 51 balls, including eight fours and seven sixes, helping India reach a massive total of 219/6 in 20 overs. Coming in at number 3 after Sanju Samson was dismissed in the first over, Tilak delivered an incredible performance.

Tilak Verma: 2nd Youngest Indian With T20 Century

At 22 years and five days old, Tilak became the second youngest Indian to score a T20 International century in men’s cricket, just behind Yashasvi Jaiswal. Jaiswal achieved his century at the age of 21 years and 279 days against Nepal in the 2023 Asian Games.

Youngest Indian to Make T20I Century

India's youngest T20I centurions include Yashasvi Jaiswal (vs. Nepal), Tilak Verma (vs. South Africa), Shubman Gill (vs. New Zealand), and Suresh Raina (vs. South Africa).

India’s Youngest Player to Make Century Against SA

With this historic inning Tilak Verma is now the youngest Indian to score a T20 century against South Africa, breaking the previous record held by Suresh Raina. He also holds the record for being the youngest to score a T20 century against a top-tier team, achieving this milestone at just 22 years and five days old.