Tilak Varma Shines with Century in County Championship Debut

Tilak Varma made a remarkable debut in the County Championship, scoring a century for Hampshire against Essex. Known for his aggressive batting, Varma displayed patience and skill, helping his team recover from an early setback. This innings marks his first century in England and the sixth of his first-class career. Despite his success in limited-overs formats for India, he is yet to make his Test debut. Read on to discover more about his impressive performance and future prospects.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 24, 2025, 16:59 IST

Tilak Varma's Impressive Performance in England

While the Indian cricket team, led by Shubman Gill, is currently engaged in a five-match Test series in England, batsman Tilak Varma is also in the country, participating in the County Championship. This season, he is representing Hampshire.

In his debut match for Hampshire, Tilak Varma showcased his talent by scoring a century against Essex. Coming in to bat at number four, he faced a challenging situation as his team lost two wickets for just 34 runs. Known for his aggressive batting style, Varma displayed remarkable patience during this innings.

Tilak completed his century in 239 balls, ultimately facing 241 deliveries before being dismissed for 100 runs. His innings included 3 sixes and 11 fours, and he batted for an impressive 311 minutes. Alongside Brian Brown, he formed a crucial partnership, adding 133 runs for the fifth wicket, which helped stabilize the team's innings.

This marks Tilak Varma's first appearance in the County Championship, and he made history by scoring his maiden first-class century on English soil while playing for Hampshire. Overall, this century is the sixth in his first-class cricket career. To date, he has played 4 One Day Internationals and 25 T20 International matches for India, but he has yet to receive an opportunity to play Test cricket.