Namboori Thakur Tilak Varma

India

Born Nov. 8, 2002
Birth Place Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
Height -
Role Batting Allrounder
Batting Style Left-Hand Bat
Bowling Style Right-Arm Offbreak
ICC Rankings
TEST ODI T20
Batting - - -
Bowling - - -
Career Information
Teams

India,Hyderabad,India A,MI,IND Under-19,South Zone

Batting Career Summary
M Inn NO Runs HS Avg BF SR 100 50 4s 6s
ODIs 4 4 1 68 52 22.66 119 57.14 0 1 6 1
T20Is 16 15 5 336 55* 33.6 241 139.41 0 2 29 16
FC 16 24 3 1059 121 50.42 1750 60.51 4 4 95 32
ListA 29 29 4 1304 156* 52.16 1335 97.67 5 6 101 49
T20s 80 78 19 2385 121* 40.42 1660 143.67 1 16 186 115
Bowling Career Summary
M Inn B Runs Wkts BBI BBM Econ Avg SR 5W 10W
ODIs 4 2 42 39 0 - - 5.57 None None 0 0
T20Is 16 3 30 26 2 1/5 1/5 5.2 13 15 0 0
FC 16 8 193 103 8 3/13 3/13 3.2 12.87 24.1 0 0
ListA 29 13 272 214 8 4/23 4/23 4.72 26.75 34 0 0
T20s 80 18 164 198 6 1/5 1/5 7.24 33 27.3 0 0

Namboori Thakur Tilak Varma (NT Tilak Verma) is a rising star in Indian cricket, known for his elegant left-handed batting and emerging bowling skills. Here's a look at his journey and current IPL status:

  • Playing Style: Left-handed batsman, Right-arm off-spin bowler (part-time)
  • IPL Debut: 2022 (for Mumbai Indians)
  • IPL Team (2024): Mumbai Indians (MI)

Early Career and IPL Entry:

  • Verma impressed everyone with his consistent batting performances in domestic cricket for Hyderabad.
  • The Mumbai Indians picked him up for a relatively low price (₹1.7 crore) at the 2022 IPL auction.

Rapid Rise with Mumbai Indians:

  • Verma grabbed everyone's attention with his elegant strokeplay and maturity in his first two IPL seasons (2022 & 2023).
  • He played a crucial role in the middle order for Mumbai Indians, contributing valuable runs at a consistent rate.
  • His ability to handle pressure and play big knocks earned him a reputation as a dependable batsman.

Evolving Skills:

  • While batting is his primary strength, Verma has also been working on his off-spin bowling, adding another dimension to his skillset.

Looking Ahead (IPL 2024):

  • Tilak Verma is a key player for Mumbai Indians going forward.
  • He is expected to continue playing a vital role in the middle order, potentially batting alongside established names like Rohit Sharma (if he regains form) and Suryakumar Yadav.
  • With his growing experience and developing bowling skills, Verma is shaping up to be a complete package for the Mumbai Indians in IPL 2024 and beyond.