IND vs SA T20 / Tilak Verma did what he said... Suryakumar Yadav revealed the secret after the third T20

IND vs SA T20: It was a shocking sight when Tilak Verma was seen batting at number 3 in the third T20 match against South Africa in Centurion. Tilak, who played in the middle order, suddenly coming to the top order was a surprise for many. But there is an interesting story hidden behind this decision, which was revealed by Indian team captain Suryakumar Yadav after the victory. According to Surya, the decision to play at number 3 was Tilak Verma's own, and he had requested this to the captain. Tilak not only requested this opportunity, but also proved it with his performance.

Tilak said and did it: Suryakumar Yadav's statement

Suryakumar Yadav told that after the second T20 match, Tilak Verma came to his hotel room and asked him for a chance to bat at number three. Tilak assured Surya of his performance and said that he would fulfill this responsibility well. Trusting Tilak's words, Surya gave him a chance for this special role. After this, when Tilak performed brilliantly as soon as he came on the field in the third T20, Suryakumar Yadav expressed happiness over this and said that Tilak did what he said.

How did Tilak turn his intention into reality?

Tilak Verma started proving his intention as soon as he came on the field. After opener Sanju Samson was bowled at the beginning of the match, Tilak took the crease on the third ball and without wasting time presented his aggressive style. Tilak fulfilled his words with the captain very well and caught everyone's attention with his explosive batting.

Batting at number three, Tilak scored an unbeaten 107 off 56 balls, which included 7 sixes and 8 fours. This innings, played at a strike rate of 191.07, not only took Team India to a big score of 219 runs, but India also broke the record of its highest T20 score in South Africa. Earlier in 2007, Team India had scored 218 runs.

Tilak's innings and 3 big achievements

India won this match by 11 runs and took a 2-1 lead in the series, and the hero of this victory was left-handed young batsman Tilak Verma. With this brilliant performance, Tilak also won the trust of captain Suryakumar Yadav. He also got the title of 'Player of the Match' for his innings of 107 runs.

This innings of Tilak Verma gave him three big successes: Along with winning the trust of the captain, he further strengthened his place and also established himself as a future contender for the number three position.