Desk Correspondent , Ahmedabad - On 20 April 2026, Tilak Verma delivered a historic performance against the Gujarat Titians, smashing an unbeaten 101 off just 45 balls to power Mumbai Indians to a 99-run victory. His record-breaking blitz ended MI's four- match losing streak and rewrote another chapters in IPL history. This inning will definitely going to be remembered in the IPL history. Tilak Verma didn't just scored a century- he rewrote the records books and outscored the entire Gujarat Titians lineup.
Coming in at a crucial stage, Tilak Verma took control of the game with his remarkable composure and aggression. He launched a fierce counterattack against Gujarat Titians bowling unit, finding boundaries with ease and sending the ball into the stands repeatedly. His fearless approach shifted the momentum entirely in Mumbai Indian's favor, turning what seemed like a competitive contest into a one-sided affair. Firstly Verma crawled to just 17 off his 20 balls, his final 23 balls yielded a staggering 82 runs, including 15 boundaries. The closing overs turned into a personal highlight reel of the whole match. Varma smashed 82 run in the last six overs- the most by any batter in that phase of an IPL innings. Batting at No.5, Verma became the fourth player in IPL history to score a century from that position, joining the likes of Ben Stokes and David Miller. His first maiden century not only became the record-breaking knock but also boosted the team's total and energized the entire squad and fans.
Tilak Varma's extraordinary innings proved to be the defining factor in Mumbai Indians victory. As IPL 2026 progresses, this performance will be remembered as a milestone in his growing career. It was his long- awaited personal milestone, after his 60th IPL match, Verma finally received the Player-Of-The-Match Award ending one of the longest awaits.
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