'Gambhir sir said whatever happens play according to the situation': Tilak Varma
Updated On: 26 January, 2025 01:06 PM IST | Chennai | IANS
Chasing 166, England reduced India to 78/5 and then 126/7, but Tilak's brilliant 55-ball knock, laced with four boundaries and five sixes, took India home with four balls to spare and took a 2-0 lead in the five-match series in a game which will be remembered for ages

India's Tilak Varma celebrates his team's win at the end of the second Twenty20 international cricket match between India and England at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Pic/AFP
After his brilliant unbeaten 72 helped India complete a thrilling two-wicket win over England, left-handed batter Tilak Varma revealed head coach Gautam Gambhir advised him to play as per the situation, which aided him in acing the run-chase in Saturday’s game.
Chasing 166, England reduced India to 78/5 and then 126/7, but Tilak's brilliant 55-ball knock, laced with four boundaries and five sixes, took India home with four balls to spare and took a 2-0 lead in the five-match series in a game which will be remembered for ages.

