CENTURION: Tilak Varma hit a maiden international century as India beat South Africa by 11 runs in the third Twenty20 International here at the SuperSport Park on Wednesday. The 22-year-old left-hander smashed an unbeaten 107 off 56 balls in an Indian total of 219-6.

Tilak Varma hit a maiden international century as India beat South Africa by 11 runs in the third Twenty20 international

India defeated South Africa by 11 runs in the third T20I to secure a winning 2-1 series lead. Tilak Varma's unbeaten 107 and Abhishek Sharma's quick 50 propelled India to a formidable 219/6. South Africa fought back but fell short,

Tilak Varma requested to bat at number three and delivered a match-winning century against South Africa in the third T20I. Supported by skipper Suryakumar Yadav and team management, Varma seized the opportunity to shine.

Tilak Varma became the second youngest Indian player to score a century in a men's T20I in a scintillating individual performance against South Africa.

Recapping the match, South Africa won the toss and decided to field. Abhishek Sharma (50 runs from 25 balls, 3 fours and 5 sixes) and Tilak Varma (107* runs from 56 balls, 8 fours and 7 sixes) powered India to 219/6 in the first innings. Other batters failed to shine with the bat.

Tilak Varma remained unbeaten on 107 off 56 balls as India posted 219/6 at the SuperSport Park in Centurion after being invited to bat by South Africa skipper Aiden Markram.

By Mercy Kosgei The ongoing four match T20 series played on Wednesday at the Centurion between South Africa and India, the Indian team beat South Africa by 11 r

India defeated South Africa by 11 runs in the third India vs South Africa T20I at the SuperSport Park in Centurion on November 13 (Wednesday). After what was a high-scoring thriller, India gained a 2-1 lead over South Africa in the four-match IND vs SA T20I series.