IPL 2026: Tilak Varma scripts history, becomes joint-fastest ever to hit…
Tilak Varma delivered a stunning counterattack for Mumbai Indians, smashing an unbeaten 101 off 45 balls against Gujarat Titans. After a slow start, he unleashed a brutal assault, scoring 82 runs in his last 23 deliveries. This remarkable century, achieved at No.
5, silenced recent form concerns and marked a powerful resurgence.
Tilak Varma’s breakthrough moment in the IPL 2026 did not just arrive, it exploded into life. Coming in under pressure at No. 5, with Mumbai Indians reeling early, Tilak produced one of the most astonishing counterattacks the league has seen.
Against Gujarat Titans, he turned a shaky innings into a statement night, finishing unbeaten on 101 off just 45 balls. The start was anything but promising. Kagiso Rabada ripped through the top order in the powerplay, leaving MI struggling.
Tilak himself began cautiously. After 20 balls, he had crawled to just 17 runs, searching for timing and rhythm. Then everything changed.