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Tilak Varma: ‘It only matters how good I am today and how good I can be tomorrow’

Fresh from a stunning IPL 2026 campaign that earned him the Orange Cap, Sooryavanshi has endured a lean run in the tournament so far, scoring 117 runs in four innings. Yet the team management remains firmly behind him. On the eve of the final, despite it being an optional training session, captain Tilak Varma, Prabhsimran Singh and Sooryavanshi spent considerable time in the nets at the Rangiri International Stadium, fine-tuning their preparations for the biggest game of the tournament.

While India’s batters will need to be more consistent, the team could consider bringing in hit-the-deck pacer Ashok Sharma. However, much will depend on the spin attack making the most of the conditions that have increasingly favoured slow bowlers throughout the competition.

For Sri Lanka-A, the challenge has been closing out games. Having let winning positions slip more than once during the tournament, the host will be keen to avoid a repeat in the final. Avishka Fernando arrives with confidence after his century against Afghanistan-A, while Niroshan Dickwella’s experience at the top will be crucial. The middle order, too, will need to hold its nerve under pressure.

The last time these teams met, tempers flared, emotions spilt over, and the result was decided only after a dramatic Super Over. On Sunday, though, both sides will look to leave the noise behind and focus on the bigger prize — lifting the trophy in front of what is expected to be another lively Dambulla crowd.

(The match starts at 10 am local time and IST)

Published on Jun 20, 2026

#TriNation #Series #India #hopes #top #order #fire #summit #clash #Sri #Lanka"> Tri-Nation Series: India A hopes for top order to fire in summit clash against Sri Lanka A The road to the Tri-Nation Series final has been anything but straightforward for India-A and Sri Lanka-A. Having already shared two fiercely contested encounters, the teams now face off one last time with the silverware on the line.Sri Lanka-A pushed India-A hard in both meetings, with the most recent clash going all the way to a Super Over. Now India will hope its top order, particularly teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, finally delivers.READ: Tilak Varma: ‘It only matters how good I am today and how good I can be tomorrow’Fresh from a stunning IPL 2026 campaign that earned him the Orange Cap, Sooryavanshi has endured a lean run in the tournament so far, scoring 117 runs in four innings. Yet the team management remains firmly behind him. On the eve of the final, despite it being an optional training session, captain Tilak Varma, Prabhsimran Singh and Sooryavanshi spent considerable time in the nets at the Rangiri International Stadium, fine-tuning their preparations for the biggest game of the tournament.While India’s batters will need to be more consistent, the team could consider bringing in hit-the-deck pacer Ashok Sharma. However, much will depend on the spin attack making the most of the conditions that have increasingly favoured slow bowlers throughout the competition.For Sri Lanka-A, the challenge has been closing out games. Having let winning positions slip more than once during the tournament, the host will be keen to avoid a repeat in the final. Avishka Fernando arrives with confidence after his century against Afghanistan-A, while Niroshan Dickwella’s experience at the top will be crucial. The middle order, too, will need to hold its nerve under pressure.The last time these teams met, tempers flared, emotions spilt over, and the result was decided only after a dramatic Super Over. On Sunday, though, both sides will look to leave the noise behind and focus on the bigger prize — lifting the trophy in front of what is expected to be another lively Dambulla crowd.(The match starts at 10 am local time and IST)Published on Jun 20, 2026 #TriNation #Series #India #hopes #top #order #fire #summit #clash #Sri #Lanka
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Tilak Varma: ‘It only matters how good I am today and how good I can be tomorrow’

Fresh from a stunning IPL 2026 campaign that earned him the Orange Cap, Sooryavanshi has endured a lean run in the tournament so far, scoring 117 runs in four innings. Yet the team management remains firmly behind him. On the eve of the final, despite it being an optional training session, captain Tilak Varma, Prabhsimran Singh and Sooryavanshi spent considerable time in the nets at the Rangiri International Stadium, fine-tuning their preparations for the biggest game of the tournament.

While India’s batters will need to be more consistent, the team could consider bringing in hit-the-deck pacer Ashok Sharma. However, much will depend on the spin attack making the most of the conditions that have increasingly favoured slow bowlers throughout the competition.

For Sri Lanka-A, the challenge has been closing out games. Having let winning positions slip more than once during the tournament, the host will be keen to avoid a repeat in the final. Avishka Fernando arrives with confidence after his century against Afghanistan-A, while Niroshan Dickwella’s experience at the top will be crucial. The middle order, too, will need to hold its nerve under pressure.

The last time these teams met, tempers flared, emotions spilt over, and the result was decided only after a dramatic Super Over. On Sunday, though, both sides will look to leave the noise behind and focus on the bigger prize — lifting the trophy in front of what is expected to be another lively Dambulla crowd.

(The match starts at 10 am local time and IST)

Published on Jun 20, 2026

#TriNation #Series #India #hopes #top #order #fire #summit #clash #Sri #Lanka">Tri-Nation Series: India A hopes for top order to fire in summit clash against Sri Lanka A

The road to the Tri-Nation Series final has been anything but straightforward for India-A and Sri Lanka-A. Having already shared two fiercely contested encounters, the teams now face off one last time with the silverware on the line.

Sri Lanka-A pushed India-A hard in both meetings, with the most recent clash going all the way to a Super Over. Now India will hope its top order, particularly teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, finally delivers.

READ: Tilak Varma: ‘It only matters how good I am today and how good I can be tomorrow’

Fresh from a stunning IPL 2026 campaign that earned him the Orange Cap, Sooryavanshi has endured a lean run in the tournament so far, scoring 117 runs in four innings. Yet the team management remains firmly behind him. On the eve of the final, despite it being an optional training session, captain Tilak Varma, Prabhsimran Singh and Sooryavanshi spent considerable time in the nets at the Rangiri International Stadium, fine-tuning their preparations for the biggest game of the tournament.

While India’s batters will need to be more consistent, the team could consider bringing in hit-the-deck pacer Ashok Sharma. However, much will depend on the spin attack making the most of the conditions that have increasingly favoured slow bowlers throughout the competition.

For Sri Lanka-A, the challenge has been closing out games. Having let winning positions slip more than once during the tournament, the host will be keen to avoid a repeat in the final. Avishka Fernando arrives with confidence after his century against Afghanistan-A, while Niroshan Dickwella’s experience at the top will be crucial. The middle order, too, will need to hold its nerve under pressure.

The last time these teams met, tempers flared, emotions spilt over, and the result was decided only after a dramatic Super Over. On Sunday, though, both sides will look to leave the noise behind and focus on the bigger prize — lifting the trophy in front of what is expected to be another lively Dambulla crowd.

(The match starts at 10 am local time and IST)

Published on Jun 20, 2026

#TriNation #Series #India #hopes #top #order #fire #summit #clash #Sri #Lanka

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Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings: a familiar rivalry seeks new relevance

Tilak’s words came on the back of a defining knock in Ahmedabad, where he hammered an unbeaten 101 off 47 balls — an innings that turned the tide after a slow start of 19 off 22 deliveries.

He credited Rohit Sharma for helping him navigate the early phase. “I was talking especially with Rohit Bhai. He was saying to me that, we know and everyone knows what you can do after playing those 15-20 balls, so just do this,” Tilak said.

“Don’t look at the situation. Don’t look at anything. First, play 15 balls. And after that, whatever happens, we’ll see. That gave me confidence.”

Published on Apr 22, 2026

#IPL #Hardik #Pandya #motives #players #energy #Tilak #Varma"> IPL 2026: Hardik Pandya motives players with his energy, says Tilak Varma Ever since being an integral member of India’s T20 World Cup title defence, Tilak Varma had endured a quiet run in the Indian Premier League. On Wednesday, however, after rediscovering his touch and helping Mumbai Indians snap a four-match losing streak, Tilak offered a glimpse into the contrasting captaincy styles he has experienced this season.“To be honest, Surya (Suryakumar Yadav, India captain) was a bit tactical. And Hardik bhai (Pandya), he always backs the players and himself. If you see the last game, he was saying ‘you will do it, you will do it’ and show it,” Tilak said ahead of MI’s clash against Chennai Super Kings.“Many people have asked me what Hardik was talking to you. He keeps motivating the players. He motivates the players with his energy. Hardik bhai’s captaincy is the same. It’s kind of that energy. And Surya bhai is more into the tactical side. So, both are good in their aspects. And I am enjoying Surya bhai’s captaincy and I am enjoying Hardik bhai’s captaincy as well.”Preview | Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings: a familiar rivalry seeks new relevanceTilak’s words came on the back of a defining knock in Ahmedabad, where he hammered an unbeaten 101 off 47 balls — an innings that turned the tide after a slow start of 19 off 22 deliveries.He credited Rohit Sharma for helping him navigate the early phase. “I was talking especially with Rohit Bhai. He was saying to me that, we know and everyone knows what you can do after playing those 15-20 balls, so just do this,” Tilak said.“Don’t look at the situation. Don’t look at anything. First, play 15 balls. And after that, whatever happens, we’ll see. That gave me confidence.”Published on Apr 22, 2026 #IPL #Hardik #Pandya #motives #players #energy #Tilak #Varma
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Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings: a familiar rivalry seeks new relevance

Tilak’s words came on the back of a defining knock in Ahmedabad, where he hammered an unbeaten 101 off 47 balls — an innings that turned the tide after a slow start of 19 off 22 deliveries.

He credited Rohit Sharma for helping him navigate the early phase. “I was talking especially with Rohit Bhai. He was saying to me that, we know and everyone knows what you can do after playing those 15-20 balls, so just do this,” Tilak said.

“Don’t look at the situation. Don’t look at anything. First, play 15 balls. And after that, whatever happens, we’ll see. That gave me confidence.”

Published on Apr 22, 2026

#IPL #Hardik #Pandya #motives #players #energy #Tilak #Varma">IPL 2026: Hardik Pandya motives players with his energy, says Tilak Varma

Ever since being an integral member of India’s T20 World Cup title defence, Tilak Varma had endured a quiet run in the Indian Premier League. On Wednesday, however, after rediscovering his touch and helping Mumbai Indians snap a four-match losing streak, Tilak offered a glimpse into the contrasting captaincy styles he has experienced this season.

“To be honest, Surya (Suryakumar Yadav, India captain) was a bit tactical. And Hardik bhai (Pandya), he always backs the players and himself. If you see the last game, he was saying ‘you will do it, you will do it’ and show it,” Tilak said ahead of MI’s clash against Chennai Super Kings.

“Many people have asked me what Hardik was talking to you. He keeps motivating the players. He motivates the players with his energy. Hardik bhai’s captaincy is the same. It’s kind of that energy. And Surya bhai is more into the tactical side. So, both are good in their aspects. And I am enjoying Surya bhai’s captaincy and I am enjoying Hardik bhai’s captaincy as well.”

Preview | Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings: a familiar rivalry seeks new relevance

Tilak’s words came on the back of a defining knock in Ahmedabad, where he hammered an unbeaten 101 off 47 balls — an innings that turned the tide after a slow start of 19 off 22 deliveries.

He credited Rohit Sharma for helping him navigate the early phase. “I was talking especially with Rohit Bhai. He was saying to me that, we know and everyone knows what you can do after playing those 15-20 balls, so just do this,” Tilak said.

“Don’t look at the situation. Don’t look at anything. First, play 15 balls. And after that, whatever happens, we’ll see. That gave me confidence.”

Published on Apr 22, 2026

#IPL #Hardik #Pandya #motives #players #energy #Tilak #Varma

Ever since being an integral member of India’s T20 World Cup title defence, Tilak Varma…

IPL 2026: Sunrisers Hyderabad hosts Delhi Capitals in clash of aggression and pragmatism

It was a dominant show from the Mumbai bowlers. Mitchell Santner marked his return with two key wickets, removing Washington Sundar and Glenn Phillips, while Impact substitute Ashwani Kumar kept the pressure on with four wickets. With the bowlers maintaining discipline, the Titans’ fragile middle-order was exposed once again.

Earlier, Mumbai’s innings began shakily. Debutant Danish Malewar lasted just four deliveries, while Quinton de Kock and Suryakumar Yadav also fell early, leaving it at 45 for three in the Powerplay. Kagiso Rabada remained the biggest threat, consistently breaching the 150kph mark .

However, the recovery was orchestrated by Naman Dhir, whose composed 45 laid the platform in a 52-run stand with Tilak Varma. Tilak then took complete control, while skipper Hardik Pandya provided stability in an 81-run stand, ensuring MI returned to winning ways after four successive defeats.

Published on Apr 20, 2026

#IPL #Tilaks #maiden #century #helps #Mumbai #Indians #snap #game #losing #streak"> GT vs MI IPL 2026: Tilak’s maiden century helps Mumbai Indians snap four game losing streak Tilak Varma found his form when it mattered most, producing a scintillating maiden IPL century to power Mumbai Indians to a commanding 99-run victory over Gujarat Titans on Monday.After a string of underwhelming outings, Tilak began cautiously before shifting gears dramatically, finishing unbeaten on 101 off 45 balls (8×4, 7×6).Much to the delight of a 40,000-strong crowd at the Narendra Modi Stadium, he went on a rampage in the final six overs, smashing 82 runs off just 23 deliveries. Mumbai Indians plundered 96 runs in that phase to post a formidable 199 for five and seize complete control of the contest.[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58JRdBRAbIk[/embed]Tilak led the charge with ruthless precision, hammering 26 runs in an over from Ashok Sharma before dismantling Prasidh Krishna with calculated aggression.He reached his century with a boundary off the final ball of the innings, his animated celebration reflecting both relief and redemption. The knock also equalled the joint-fastest hundred for MI, matching Sanath Jayasuriya.In response, Gujarat Titans faltered early and never recovered. Jasprit Bumrah struck with the very first ball, removing Sai Sudharsan, and the middle order failed to deliver.With Jos Buttler and Shubman Gill falling cheaply, the chase lost direction as wickets fell at regular intervals. The Titans were eventually bowled out for 100, unable to mount any sustained resistance.ALSO READ:IPL 2026: Sunrisers Hyderabad hosts Delhi Capitals in clash of aggression and pragmatismIt was a dominant show from the Mumbai bowlers. Mitchell Santner marked his return with two key wickets, removing Washington Sundar and Glenn Phillips, while Impact substitute Ashwani Kumar kept the pressure on with four wickets. With the bowlers maintaining discipline, the Titans’ fragile middle-order was exposed once again.Earlier, Mumbai’s innings began shakily. Debutant Danish Malewar lasted just four deliveries, while Quinton de Kock and Suryakumar Yadav also fell early, leaving it at 45 for three in the Powerplay. Kagiso Rabada remained the biggest threat, consistently breaching the 150kph mark .However, the recovery was orchestrated by Naman Dhir, whose composed 45 laid the platform in a 52-run stand with Tilak Varma. Tilak then took complete control, while skipper Hardik Pandya provided stability in an 81-run stand, ensuring MI returned to winning ways after four successive defeats.Published on Apr 20, 2026 #IPL #Tilaks #maiden #century #helps #Mumbai #Indians #snap #game #losing #streak
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IPL 2026: Sunrisers Hyderabad hosts Delhi Capitals in clash of aggression and pragmatism

It was a dominant show from the Mumbai bowlers. Mitchell Santner marked his return with two key wickets, removing Washington Sundar and Glenn Phillips, while Impact substitute Ashwani Kumar kept the pressure on with four wickets. With the bowlers maintaining discipline, the Titans’ fragile middle-order was exposed once again.

Earlier, Mumbai’s innings began shakily. Debutant Danish Malewar lasted just four deliveries, while Quinton de Kock and Suryakumar Yadav also fell early, leaving it at 45 for three in the Powerplay. Kagiso Rabada remained the biggest threat, consistently breaching the 150kph mark .

However, the recovery was orchestrated by Naman Dhir, whose composed 45 laid the platform in a 52-run stand with Tilak Varma. Tilak then took complete control, while skipper Hardik Pandya provided stability in an 81-run stand, ensuring MI returned to winning ways after four successive defeats.

Published on Apr 20, 2026

#IPL #Tilaks #maiden #century #helps #Mumbai #Indians #snap #game #losing #streak">GT vs MI IPL 2026: Tilak’s maiden century helps Mumbai Indians snap four game losing streak

Tilak Varma found his form when it mattered most, producing a scintillating maiden IPL century to power Mumbai Indians to a commanding 99-run victory over Gujarat Titans on Monday.

After a string of underwhelming outings, Tilak began cautiously before shifting gears dramatically, finishing unbeaten on 101 off 45 balls (8×4, 7×6).

Much to the delight of a 40,000-strong crowd at the Narendra Modi Stadium, he went on a rampage in the final six overs, smashing 82 runs off just 23 deliveries. Mumbai Indians plundered 96 runs in that phase to post a formidable 199 for five and seize complete control of the contest.

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58JRdBRAbIk[/embed]

Tilak led the charge with ruthless precision, hammering 26 runs in an over from Ashok Sharma before dismantling Prasidh Krishna with calculated aggression.

He reached his century with a boundary off the final ball of the innings, his animated celebration reflecting both relief and redemption. The knock also equalled the joint-fastest hundred for MI, matching Sanath Jayasuriya.

In response, Gujarat Titans faltered early and never recovered. Jasprit Bumrah struck with the very first ball, removing Sai Sudharsan, and the middle order failed to deliver.

With Jos Buttler and Shubman Gill falling cheaply, the chase lost direction as wickets fell at regular intervals. The Titans were eventually bowled out for 100, unable to mount any sustained resistance.

ALSO READ:IPL 2026: Sunrisers Hyderabad hosts Delhi Capitals in clash of aggression and pragmatism

It was a dominant show from the Mumbai bowlers. Mitchell Santner marked his return with two key wickets, removing Washington Sundar and Glenn Phillips, while Impact substitute Ashwani Kumar kept the pressure on with four wickets. With the bowlers maintaining discipline, the Titans’ fragile middle-order was exposed once again.

Earlier, Mumbai’s innings began shakily. Debutant Danish Malewar lasted just four deliveries, while Quinton de Kock and Suryakumar Yadav also fell early, leaving it at 45 for three in the Powerplay. Kagiso Rabada remained the biggest threat, consistently breaching the 150kph mark .

However, the recovery was orchestrated by Naman Dhir, whose composed 45 laid the platform in a 52-run stand with Tilak Varma. Tilak then took complete control, while skipper Hardik Pandya provided stability in an 81-run stand, ensuring MI returned to winning ways after four successive defeats.

Published on Apr 20, 2026

#IPL #Tilaks #maiden #century #helps #Mumbai #Indians #snap #game #losing #streak

Tilak Varma found his form when it mattered most, producing a scintillating maiden IPL century…

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