**Asia Cup: Tilak Varma Powers India with Unbeaten 49 Against Sri Lanka**

*By Rajdeep Saha | Sep 26, 2025 | 10:30 pm*

In a crucial Men’s T20 Asia Cup Super 4 clash against Sri Lanka on Friday, Team India’s batter Tilak Varma played a pivotal role in guiding his side to a competitive total of 202/5 in Dubai. Varma remained unbeaten on 49 off 34 balls, showcasing his aggressive yet composed batting style.

Varma walked to the crease when India’s score stood at 74/2, following the dismissal of half-centurion Abhishek Sharma (92/3). He then forged an important 66-run partnership for the 4th wicket with Sanju Samson, stabilizing the innings and keeping the scoreboard ticking.

After Samson’s departure, Varma joined hands with Axar Patel to add an unbeaten 40 runs, helping India finish the innings on a strong note following Hardik Pandya’s dismissal.

**Varma’s Impressive T20 Stats**

Varma’s innings included 4 boundaries and a six, underlining his ability to strike at a brisk pace. He has now accumulated 893 runs from 31 T20 matches at an impressive average of 49.61, maintaining a strike rate of 150.84. Along the way, he has notched up two centuries and three fifties.

In total T20 cricket, Varma boasts 3,802 runs from 125 games (118 innings) at an average of 43.20. He has recorded 25 scores of 50-plus and has struck 49 sixes, just one shy of reaching the 50 sixes milestone.

With performances like these, Tilak Varma continues to establish himself as a key player in India’s batting lineup, demonstrating consistency and flair on the big stage.
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