Va-va-voom Varma Powers India to Unbeatable Series Lead

Tilak Varma's unbeaten 107 off 55 balls led India to their highest total of the series (219/6), securing an 11-run win over South Africa in the third T20I. Varma's maiden T20I century marked another milestone, making him the ninth fastest Indian to achieve the feat, and the youngest Indian to reach 20 T20I centuries at just 22 years and 5 days old.

Varma's knock was studded with 10 fours and 7 sixes, and he shared a 52-ball 107-run stand with Abhishek Sharma. While India's middle-order faltered, Varma stayed firm and took the game away from South Africa.

The hosts were dismissed for 208/9, falling short of India's target despite Heinrich Klaasen's 41 off 22 and Tristan Stubbs' 25 off 15. Marco Jansen made a 54 off 17 but was trapped by Arshdeep Singh in the 20th over, restricting South Africa's chase.

The series now hangs in the balance, with India leading 2-0. South Africa will look to regroup and post a strong reply in the Wanderers on Friday.

Key Stats:

• Tilak Varma: 107* off 55 balls
• Abhishek Sharma: 34 off 20
• Marco Jansen: 54 off 17
• Heinrich Klaasen: 41 off 22

Series Standings:

• India: 2-0
• South Africa: 0-2