New Delhi. The dominance of young talents is continuously increasing in Indian cricket. The latest example of this has been seen in the T20 International series being played against England. Indian T20 cricket team’s vice-captain Tilak Verma has created a sensation in the cricket world with his explosive batting and record-breaking performance. In the second T20 match played against England, Tilak Verma not only strengthened the team with his explosive innings but also made a historical record in his name which has left even the legendary batsmen behind.
Making and breaking of records in the shortest format of cricket is nothing new, but when the match is between two young stars of the country, then the thrill doubles. Actually, this series started on July 1, when Team India’s strong opener Abhishek Sharma batted brilliantly during the first T20 match against England and completed 1500 runs in his T20 International cricket. At that time, Abhishek became the youngest batsman from India to reach this milestone.
5 youngest batsmen from India to score 1500 runs in T20.
Abhishek Sharma and his fans were not even able to celebrate this properly when just two days later, i.e. on 4th July, in the second T20 match, Tilak Verma destroyed this record. As soon as he came on the field, Tilak Verma showed such brilliance in his batting that Abhishek Sharma’s record got registered in the pages of history and Tilak Verma became the first batsman to score 1500 runs at the youngest age for India.
Tilak Verma’s stormy and unbeaten innings
Tilak Verma looked completely different in the second T20 match against England. He batted in a very aggressive manner, spoiling the line-length of the opposition bowlers. Tilak faced only 11 balls and played a valuable inning of 24 not out. During this short but very impressive innings, he presented an unmatched example of his timing and power and hit 2 brilliant sixes and a crushing four. During this period, Tilak Verma’s strike rate was 218.18, which left the England captains and bowlers completely helpless. During this innings, he also completed 1500 T20 International runs of his career.
Overtook the giants in terms of age
When it comes to the youngest Indian players to score 1500 T20I runs, Tilak Verma has set a new benchmark. Tilak Verma has achieved this amazing record at the age of just 23 years and 238 days. At the same time, Abhishek Sharma, who made the record two days ago, had done this feat at the age of 25 years and 300 days, due to which he has now slipped to second place.
This special list includes the names of India’s greatest batsmen, whom these youngsters have left behind. From India, the name of ‘run machine’ Virat Kohli comes at third place in this list. Virat Kohli touched the figure of 1500 runs in his T20 International career at the age of 27 years and 143 days. At fourth place in the list is stylish batsman KL Rahul, who achieved this feat at the age of 28 years and 230 days. At the same time, Rohit Sharma, one of the most successful captains and openers of Indian cricket, is at fifth position in this list. Rohit Sharma completed his 1500 T20 International runs at the age of 30 years 234 days. It is clear from these figures that how fast young players like Tilak and Abhishek are making their mark at the international level.
Tilak and Abhishek’s influence on global level also
If we do not just talk about India and look at the players from full member countries across the world, these young Indians are making waves there too. Tilak Verma has now reached the third position among the world’s top batsmen who became the youngest to score 1500 runs in T20 International cricket. At the top of this list in world cricket is the name of Afghanistan’s explosive wicketkeeper batsman Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who achieved this feat at the age of just 22 years and 192 days. Second in this list is Zimbabwe’s emerging player Brian Bennett, who completed his 1500 runs at the age of 22 years and 272 days.
After this, the name of India’s Tilak Verma is shining proudly at the third position, who achieved this milestone at the age of 23 years and 238 days. Afghanistan’s dominance is once again visible in the fourth place, where Ibrahim Zadran crossed the mark of 1500 runs at the age of 23 years 325 days. Pakistan’s Umar Akmal is at fifth place in this list, who achieved this feat at the age of 25 years and 236 days. At the same time, India’s Abhishek Sharma has managed to achieve sixth position in this elite list of top-6 batsmen of the world with the age of 25 years 300 days.
