IPL 2026 | Tilak Varma flashes No. 45 signal after Mumbai Indians victory, Rohit Sharma's reaction goes viral - WATCH
Tilak Varma's unbeaten 75 guided Mumbai Indians to victory against Punjab Kings. He made a gesture for Rohit Sharma, who responded with a warm hug. Varma expressed his enjoyment in finishing games.
Mumbai Indians will next play Kolkata Knight Riders.
NEW DELHI: Tilak Varma’s heartwarming gesture after his match-winning unbeaten 75 helped Mumbai Indians chase down a 201-run target against Punjab Kings at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Thursday quickly caught everyone’s attention. After guiding the five-time champions - already eliminated from IPL 2026 - to victory, Tilak was seen making a ‘No. 45’ gesture towards the dugout with his fingers.
The No. 45 jersey belongs to Mumbai Indians veteran Rohit Sharma, and the gesture appeared to be Tilak’s way of dedicating the innings to the former MI skipper. Rohit’s reaction to the moment was priceless.
After celebrating the win, he walked up to Tilak and warmly hugged him. — CourageousRo (@CourageousRo) — IPL (@IPL) Tilak, whose innings featured six fours and six sixes, came out all guns blazing during Mumbai Indians’ chase. He anchored the innings brilliantly with an unbeaten 75 off just 33 balls.