Tilak Varma etched his name in cricketing history during Hyderabad's Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) opener against Meghalaya on Saturday. The 22-year-old captain became the first batter to score three consecutive T20 centuries, culminating in a jaw-dropping 151 off just 67 balls. This incredible feat also set the record for the highest individual T20 score by an Indian batter, breaking Shreyas Iyer's previous best of 147.

Three consecutive centuries and a record-breaking knock

Varma’s knock, laced with 14 fours and 10 sixes, propelled Hyderabad to a mammoth total of 248/4 at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium. Coming in at No. 3, he reached his half-century in just 28 balls and completed his century in a mere 51. His innings not only decimated the Meghalaya bowling attack but also solidified his reputation as one of the most consistent and explosive batters in T20 cricket.

A streak of consistency and international recognition

This milestone follows Tilak’s back-to-back T20I centuries for India against South Africa earlier this month in Centurion and Johannesburg. His remarkable form has seen him score three centuries in just 10 days, a feat matched by few in the history of the game. Alongside his stellar performances, Tilak has climbed to third place in the ICC T20I Men's Batting Rankings, becoming the highest-rated Indian batter in T20Is.

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With this knock, Tilak Varma not only enters the elite list of Indian batters with multiple T20 hundreds but also demonstrates his potential to shine on both domestic and international stages. As Hyderabad seeks a strong start to their SMAT campaign, Tilak’s record-breaking performance ensures that he remains one of cricket’s brightest young stars.