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India vs West Indies Live Cricket Score, 3rd ODI: India lose Gill, Kohli with 4 runs on board

India vs West Indies Live Cricket Score, 3rd ODI: India lose Gill, Kohli with 4 runs on board

Tilak Varma delivered another remarkable performance against Pakistan in the Asian Games 2026 final, scoring an unbeaten 51 off just 22 balls. The left-handed batsman reached his half-century in just 21 deliveries, providing a significant boost to India's efforts. This powerful innings helped India amass their highest-ever score against Pakistan in T20Is. Varma's aggressive batting style clearly resonates with Pakistan, as he showed once again why he's a potent threat.

Upon entering the crease, Varma immediately targeted the Pakistan bowlers, finding the boundaries regularly and maintaining a high scoring rate. His fearless play helped India gain valuable momentum during the crucial stages of the innings. Varma walked in to bat after the dismissal of Ishan Kishan, teaming up with Shivam Dube to construct a solid partnership and propel India towards a record-breaking total.

In the final over, Varma showcased his explosive batting prowess by smashing Sufiyan Moqim for 16 runs. He then followed it up with two sixes off Ahmed Daniyal, reaching his half-century and pushing India's total well beyond 200. Varma's recent performance against Pakistan in the Asia Cup final deserves mention, where he scored an unbeaten 69 off 53 balls, anchoring India’s chase and contributing to their record-breaking total.

Varma's ability to perform under pressure against Pakistan has been evident in his past matches. His composed knock in the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup final, where he brought up his half-century off 41 deliveries before accelerating in the closing stages, further highlighted his knack for delivering in high-stakes encounters.

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