WI v IND 2023: WATCH – “It was for Rohit bhai's daughter,” Tilak Varma opens up on his celebration after maiden T20I fifty

Tilak Varma scored 51 off 41 balls while batting at No. 4 in the second T20I.

By Salman Anjum - 07 Aug, 2023

Young India batter Tilak Varma opened up about his celebration after slamming his maiden half-century in the second T20I against West Indies at Providence Stadium, Guyana on Sunday (August 6).

Batting at No. 4, Tilak smashed 51 off 41 balls to help the visitors post a competitive 152/7 on the board. The stylish left-hander struck 5 fours and 1 six in his knock.

After completing the fifty, Varma pulled off a unique celebration. He raised his bat to acknowledge the applause from the dressing room and then performed a cool dance step.

Following the game, Tilak Varma said the celebration was for India opener Rohit Sharma's 4-year-old daughter Samaira.

In a video shared by the BCCI on X, the southpaw revealed that he shares a strong bond with Samaira.

“It was all about (for) Sammy, Rohit bhai’s daughter because our relation is really good,” said Tilak.

“I had said to her that whenever I will score a century or a fifty, I will do a celebration for her,” Varma added.

Coming to the match, Tilak Varma’s half-century went in vain as the hosts chased down the target of 153 with two wickets in hand and seven deliveries to spare. Wicketkeeper-batter Nicholas Pooran starred with the bat for West Indies, smashing 67 off 40 balls with 6 fours and 4 sixes.

With this defeat, the Men in Blue went 2-0 down in the five-match T20I series. As a result, the third T20I has now become a must-win game for the visitors to stay alive in the series.

The third T20I is scheduled to be held at the same venue in Guyana on Tuesday (August 8).

By Salman Anjum - 07 Aug, 2023

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