Tilak Varma smashed an unbeaten 101 as Mumbai Indians defeated Gujarat Titans by 99 runs in IPL 2026. MI posted 199/5 before bowling GT out for 100 in Ahmedabad.
Reflecting on the triumph, Gambhir described winning a World Cup as India’s head coach as a deeply emotional experience and a privilege to once again contribute in national colours.
Farhan made history as the first player to score two centuries in a single ICC Men's T20 World Cup, achieving a superb hundred against Sri Lanka in Pallekele.
With West Indies coming off a defeat to South Africa and India riding high after a thumping win over Zimbabwe, the Group 1 equation has turned this encounter into a straight shootout.
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.
Kishan’s maiden T20I century and a half-century in the series virtually forced the team management’s hand, making it increasingly untenable to persist with an out-of-form opener on the eve of a T20 World Cup defence.
The BCCI said Varma was discharged from hospital on Thursday morning and is scheduled to fly back to Hyderabad on Friday.
The 23-year-old was rushed to hospital on Wednesday morning after experiencing acute abdominal pain following breakfast in Rajkot.
Tilak Varma earned the Impact Player of the Series honour as his steady performances guided India to a successful T20I series win over South Africa.
Returning to familiar conditions in his first home appearance since being appointed India’s Test and ODI captain, Gill failed to make any impact.
