“A terrifying hit from #TilakVarma and the ball sails over the roof of the stadium.”
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Young Mumbai Indians star Tilak Varma provided a moment of spectacular power-hitting during the first T20I against South Africa, launching a massive six that sailed completely out of the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. The shot came against the pace of Anrich Nortje, demonstrating Varma's ability to take on the world's fastest bowlers.
While India's top order faced early difficulties, Varma's boundary-hitting capability, highlighted by this monstrous strike, showcased his potential to stabilize and accelerate the innings from the middle order. Although he was eventually dismissed for 26, the sheer power displayed in that single shot against a high-quality attack confirms his status as one of India's most exciting young batting prospects.
This analysis was generated by Third Umpire using official IPL statistics and live match data.
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Best average at Middle Order position in IPL 2025 (min 3 innings)
| Rank | Player | Team | average |
|---|---|---|---|
#1 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 64.50 | |
#2 | Punjab Kings | 44.33 | |
#3 | Punjab Kings | 42.57 | |
| #4 | Delhi Capitals | 42.23 | |
| #5 | Mumbai Indians | 39.89 |
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Medical examinations revealed testicular torsion, a condition requiring immediate surgical intervention. According to reports, doctors have advised a recovery period of two to four weeks, making his availability for the upcoming T20 World Cup uncertain.
We've got plenty of power and skill in the batting, quality bowlers who can adapt to conditions, plus five all-rounders who all bring something slightly different. This is an experienced group and the players are no strangers to playing in the sub-continent, which will be valuable.
A crucial 131-run partnership between Harnoor Singh (94 not out) and Naman Dhir (68) guided Punjab to chase down Goa's 212 in a rain-affected 40-over match.
“A terrifying hit from #TilakVarma and the ball sails over the roof of the stadium.”
