Tilak Varma smashes record-setting hundred; Shreyas hits ton before IPL auction

In a Group A match, Tilak continued his incredible form by scoring another century against Meghalaya in Rajkot. This impressive innings added to his previous hundreds against South Africa at Centurion and Johannesburg.

The left-hander made 151 off just 67 balls with 14 fours and 10 sixes to guide Hyderabad to 248 for four in 20 overs.

In the process, he also became the first Indian male cricketer to score a 150-plus score in T20s.

India woman batter Kiran Navigere had made a 162 for Nagaland against Arunachal Pradesh in the senior Women’s T20 Trophy in 2022.

Opener Tanmay Agarwal supported his skipper Tilak with a 55 off 23 balls.

Anikethreddy and Tanay Thyagarajan shared seven wickets among them as Hyderabad bundled out their rivals for 69 to celebrate a massive 179-run victory.

Shreyas shines

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Shreyas, who was released by Kolkata Knight Riders despite leading them to the IPL 2024 title, made a timely reminder about his skills with an unbeaten 57-ball 130 for Mumbai against Goa in a Group E match.

Shreyas’ hundred led Mumbai to 250 for four, but Goa made a spirited chase before ending up at 224 for eight, going down by 26 runs.

Suyash Prabhudesai was their top-scorer with a 52 off 36 balls.

Brief scores

Hyderabad 248/4; 20 overs beat Meghalaya: 69; 15.1 overs by 179 runs.

Mumbai 250/4; 20 overs beat Goa 224/8; 20 overs by 26 runs.

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