Tilak Varma
About
Those early efforts paid off when Mumbai Indians picked him up in the 2022 IPL auction. While that season turned out to be a forgettable one for the franchise as they finished at the bottom of the table, Tilak emerged as a rare bright spot, finishing as one of their leading run-scorers and showing remarkable composure against top-quality bowling. He backed it up with another strong season, which earned him his maiden T20I call-up for India during the West Indies series.
Since then, Tilak has grown into a reliable presence in the middle order for both Mumbai Indians and India. His ability to absorb pressure, rotate strike, and accelerate when needed, along with his handy off-spin, has made him a valuable asset. In IPL 2025 as well, Tilak played a crucial role for Mumbai Indians, delivering another consistent season with the bat and often anchoring the innings in challenging situations, further cementing his place as one of the team’s core players.
| Format | Debut | Last Played |
|---|---|---|
| T20 | vs West Indies, 2023-08-03, Brian Lara Stadium | vs New Zealand, 2026-03-08, Narendra Modi Stadium |
| ODI | vs Bangladesh, 2023-09-15, R.Premadasa Stadium | vs South Africa, 2025-12-06, ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium |
| IPL | vs Delhi Capitals, 2022-03-27, Brabourne Stadium | vs Punjab Kings, 2026-04-16, Wankhede Stadium |
| Stat | Test | ODI | T20 | IPL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 0 | 5 | 49 | 59 |
| Innings | 0 | 4 | 46 | 56 |
| Runs | 0 | 68 | 1389 | 1542 |
| Balls | 0 | 119 | 955 | 1070 |
| Highest | 0 | 52 | 120 | 84 |
| Average | 0 | 22.67 | 44.81 | 34.27 |
| SR | 0 | 57.15 | 145.45 | 144.12 |
| Not Out | 0 | 1 | 15 | 11 |
| Fours | 0 | 6 | 109 | 121 |
| Sixes | 0 | 1 | 72 | 74 |
| Ducks | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| 50s | 0 | 1 | 6 | 8 |
| 100s | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 200s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 300s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 400s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stat | Test | ODI | T20 | IPL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 0 | 5 | 49 | 59 |
| Innings | 0 | 3 | 7 | 4 |
| Balls | 0 | 60 | 57 | 22 |
| Runs | 0 | 68 | 55 | 28 |
| Maidens | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wickets | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Avg | 0.0 | 0.0 | 13.75 | 0.0 |
| Eco | 0 | 6.8 | 5.79 | 7.64 |
| SR | 0.0 | 0.0 | 14.25 | 0.0 |
| BBI | -/- | 0/18 | 1/1 | 0/6 |
| BBM | -/- | 0/18 | 1/1 | 0/6 |
| 4w | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5w | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10w | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Tilak Varma's delayed entry: A liberation from spin
Shielding Tilak Varma from spin against Zimbabwe proved to be an inspired move. Can India continue with it?
T20 World Cup, 2026· 27 Feb 2026Spin fix and selection switch: India's dilemma in Chennai
Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav, two of India's biggest offenders against spin this World Cup, spent an hour-long nets session playing a five-pronged spin attack
Nets Watch· 24 Feb 2026Suryakumar backs Tilak, stresses clarity over concern at No. 3
The Indian captain said the team's approach to batting is more nuanced owing to the slightly tricky pitches they've encountered in this World Cup
Mixed Returns· 21 Feb 2026India tick more boxes in dominant World Cup preparation
Another comprehensive outing against South Africa in the warm-up game reinforced India's depth, clarity of roles and adaptability
T20 World Cup 2026· 5 Feb 2026Ishan keeping in Thiruvananthapuram was decided before the series: Suryakumar
If and when Tilak Varma returns to the squad and takes his place at No.3, India are likely to face a selection call between Samson and Kishan
New Zealand tour of India, 2026· 1 Feb 2026Optimism around Washington, Tilak as India build towards World Cup
Both World Cup squad members are tracking well in rehab and should be available before the start of the marquee event
Fitness Tracker· 29 Jan 2026