Tilak Varma is a specialist batsman from India playing for India. Fantasy credits: 8 Cr on CricketDream.
🏏TILAK VARMA: THE STORY
Back-to-back T20I hundreds in South Africa and player of the match in the 2025 Asia Cup final.
Tilak Varma is a left-hander who has taken to international cricket without any visible nerves. In November 2024 he made hundreds in consecutive T20Is in South Africa, and in the 2025 Asia Cup final he steered India home against Pakistan.
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Facts worth knowing
- His maiden T20I century was 107 not out off 56 balls against South Africa in November 2024.
- He followed it with an unbeaten 120 off 47 balls in the very next match.
- His 69 in the 2025 Asia Cup final against Pakistan won him the player of the match award.
- He was part of the India side that won the men's cricket gold at the 2026 Asian Games.
🧠Quick quiz: how well do you know Tilak Varma?
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- 1. What did Tilak score in his first T20I hundred, against South Africa in 2024?
- 2. How many balls did Tilak face for his 120 not out?
- 3. Whom did India beat in the 2025 Asia Cup final, with Tilak player of the match?
🏏PLAYER DETAILS
🌍INTERNATIONAL CAREER
In T20Is, Tilak Varma has scored 1,619 runs across 57 matches at an average of 44.97 (SR 145.72), with 2 centuries and 9 half-centuries. Best score: 120*. With the ball: 5 T20I wickets at an average of 12.80 and economy of 6.10, with best figures of 1/1. In ODIs, Tilak Varma has scored 68 runs across 5 matches at an average of 22.67 (SR 57.14). Best score: 52.
| Format | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | Wkts | Bowl Avg | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 57 | 1,619 | 44.97 | 145.72 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 12.80 | 6.10 |
| ODI | 5 | 68 | 22.67 | 57.14 | 0 | 1 | — | — | 6.80 |
| M | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | 55 | 19 | 1,619 | 120* | 44.97 | 145.72 | 9 | 2 | 126 | 82 |
| Inn | Wkts | Runs | Avg | Eco | SR | BBI | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 5 | 64 | 12.80 | 6.10 | 12.6 | 1/1 | 0 |
📋PLAYER OVERVIEW
Tilak Varma is a specialist batsman representing India in international cricket, priced at 8 Cr on CricketDream.
Across 39 matches this season, Tilak Varma has scored 1942 fantasy points: 50 a game, at 242.8 points per credit. The median specialist batsman in the pool returns 38 a game, so Tilak Varma is running 32% above the position across 317 comparable players.
📊RECENT FORM (LAST 5 MATCHES)
| Match | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Catches | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZ v IND1 Nov 2026 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| NZ v IND30 Oct 2026 | 35 | 35 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 48 |
| NZ v IND27 Oct 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| NZ v IND24 Oct 2026 | 51 ⭐ | 26 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 111 |
| NZ v IND22 Oct 2026 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
Over the last 5 games, Tilak Varma is averaging 37 fantasy points, against 50 for the season. Most recently against NZ: 10. Best of the run was 111 against NZ. 1 fifty in that stretch.
👥ON CRICKETDREAM
Across Tilak Varma's last 15 fixtures, 29% of CricketDream teams started Tilak Varma and 0% handed over the captaincy, while Tilak Varma averaged 40 fantasy points in those games.
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Next up: NZ v IND, Tue, 10 Nov 2026 (India tour of New Zealand 2026/27 (ODI)). Pick Tilak Varma in a Fantasy XI.
🎯FANTASY VERDICT
✅ 50 a game at 8 Cr, 242.8 points per credit. The median specialist batsman returns 38 a game. Earning the price tag.
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❓FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who is Tilak Varma?▾
Tilak Varma is a left-hander who has taken to international cricket without any visible nerves. In November 2024 he made hundreds in consecutive T20Is in South Africa, and in the 2025 Asia Cup final he steered India home against Pakistan.
What are the best-known facts about Tilak Varma?▾
His maiden T20I century was 107 not out off 56 balls against South Africa in November 2024. He followed it with an unbeaten 120 off 47 balls in the very next match. His 69 in the 2025 Asia Cup final against Pakistan won him the player of the match award. He was part of the India side that won the men's cricket gold at the 2026 Asian Games.
Which team does Tilak Varma play for?▾
Tilak Varma is a batsman for India.
What are Tilak Varma's fantasy stats in CricketDream-tracked matches?▾
Tilak Varma has 1942 fantasy points from 39 matches, an average of 50 per game, or 242.8 points per credit at 8 Cr.
Is Tilak Varma a good captain pick?▾
Tilak Varma averages 50 points a game, which makes a solid vice-captain. As captain, it depends on conditions and the opposition.
What are Tilak Varma's international cricket career stats?▾
Tilak Varma has international career data across T20I, ODI. Tilak Varma's best batting format is T20I: 1,619 runs in 57 matches with a batting average of 44.97.
How many T20I runs has Tilak Varma scored in international cricket?▾
Tilak Varma has scored 1,619 runs in 57 T20I matches, averaging 44.97 at a strike rate of 145.72, including 2 centuries and 9 half-centuries in T20Is. Highest score: 120*.
How many T20I wickets does Tilak Varma have?▾
Tilak Varma has taken 5 wickets in T20I cricket in 57 matches with a bowling average of 12.80 and an economy rate of 6.10. Best bowling: 1/1.
How many ODI runs has Tilak Varma scored in international cricket?▾
Tilak Varma has scored 68 runs in 5 ODI matches, averaging 22.67 at a strike rate of 57.14. Highest score: 52.
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