Tilak, who was given a new role at No.6 after struggling for fluency at one-drop in the previous five innings, analysed his approach during his explosive 16-ball unbeaten 44, after the match.
Sikandar Raza conceded that Zimbabwe’s inability to stick to their defensive plans with the ball proved costly in their 72-run defeat to India in the Super Eights clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Thursday. A lack of discipline allowed India’s batters to dominate, powering their way to 256/4.
The defending champions smashed 17 sixes on their way to a commanding 256/4, the highest total of the competition, quelling concerns over their underperforming top order.
Chasing a competitive target of 179, Zimbabwe rode on a strong opening partnership between Bennett and Tadiwanashe Marumani to lay the foundation.
