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.
The father-son duo shared a jubilant hug, marking a dream-come-true moment for both as Riyan prepared to represent India in the first T20I against Zimbabwe.
The BCCI’s senior selection committee has named opener Sai Sudharsan, wicketkeeper-batsman Jitesh Sharma and pacer Harshit Rana as replacements for Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube and Yashasvi Jaiswal in India’s 15-member squad for the first two (of five) T20Is in Zimbabwe starting July 6.
