At just 23, Tilak Varma has done the unthinkable: overtaken Virat Kohli to claim the world’s best batting average in T20I run chases. With ice-cool composure and consistent performances at No. 3, India’s new chase specialist is emerging as a linchpin in high-stakes run pursuits.
After a stellar 2/13 performance that earned him Player of the Match honors, Arshdeep Singh opened up about Suryakumar Yadav’s cheeky DRS call during India’s T20I victory over South Africa. In a candid chat, he credited simplicity and perfect Dharamsala conditions for his comeback, while Varun Chakaravarthy reflected on reaching 50 T20I wickets amid freezing challenges.
New Zealand all-rounder Jimmy Neesham has launched a scathing attack on the Impact Player rule after a disastrous outing for Dubai Capitals in the ILT20. Thrust into the game unprepared as a tactical sub, he went for 22 in an over and scored just 16—prompting him to demand the rule’s removal to protect player dignity and match integrity.
In a breathtaking display of new-ball swing, India’s pace duo Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana ripped through South Africa’s top order in Dharamsala, restricting them to just 117. Aiden Markram’s lone resistance wasn’t enough as India chased down the target with ease to take a 2-1 lead in the T20I series.
Despite consecutive low scores, India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav remains defiant: “I’m not out of form, definitely out of runs.” His mindset comes as India bounces back with a commanding seven-wicket win over South Africa, powered by stellar bowling from Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakravarthy.
While other franchises scramble to fix glaring holes, Mumbai Indians stroll into the IPL Auction 2026 with one of the most complete squads in the league. Backed by a stellar 2025 campaign and led by Hardik Pandya, MI’s core of Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, and a balanced lineup makes them overwhelming favorites to lift their sixth trophy.