Tilak Varma Praises Mentor Hardik Pandya After Stellar T20 Performance

Indian cricketer Tilak Varma commended Hardik Pandya for his mentorship and leadership following India's 11-run victory over South Africa in the third T20I. Varma's unbeaten 107 from 56 balls set the tone for India's win, with Arshdeep Singh's pivotal bowling sealing the match.

In a display of cricketing excellence, India's Tilak Varma lauded teammate Hardik Pandya for his impactful mentorship and their strong bond, both on and off the field. Varma's tribute followed India's nail-biting 11-run victory against South Africa in the third T20I, held on Wednesday night.

Varma's impressive scores of 107 not out from just 56 balls, featuring eight boundaries and seven sixes, propelled India to a formidable score of 219/6 during the opening innings. He credited Pandya, noting him as an exemplary senior and a World Cup-winning vice-captain, whose guidance he finds invaluable.

Despite South Africa's strategic choice to field first at SuperSport Park, key contributions from Abhishek Sharma and Varma secured India's innings. While the Proteas put up a strong fight, with notable performances from Heinrich Klaasen and Marco Jansen, India's Arshdeep Singh's pivotal final overs, taking three wickets, ensured a thrilling win for India.

(With inputs from agencies.)