IPL 2026: ‘Once I settled, I knew…’- Tilak Varma reveals turning point behind maiden ton
Tilak Varma's spectacular maiden IPL century, an unbeaten 101 off 45 balls, showcased immense patience and clutch execution. After a cautious start, he unleashed a blistering assault, guiding Mumbai Indians to a commanding total. His innings, crucial for the team's campaign, highlighted a blend of strategic batting and fearless strokeplay under pressure, ultimately leading to a significant victory.
Tilak Varma’s maiden IPL century was not just about numbers. It was about clarity, patience, and then pure execution under pressure. Named Player of the Match after his unbeaten 101 off 45 balls, the Mumbai Indians batter reflected on what the innings meant, both personally and for the team.
“Yeah, of course, the first hundred will always be special. And to be honest, it was very important for us. We don’t have much time from here.
Every game is important for us,” Tilak said. Coming into the game on the back of a lean run, he admitted his primary focus was simply to spend time at the crease. “In the last five games, I haven’t spent much time in the middle.
So I was just thinking that this game, I want to spend time in the center of the wicket. If you see the first 20 balls, I was just going ball by ball. I was just batting.