Young and talented player Tilak Varma received his debut cap for the ongoing first T20I against the West Indies and the youngster immediately made an impact on the game by taking an outstanding catch to dismiss Johnson Charles.
The Indian cricket team was asked to bowl first and managed to pick wickets at regular intervals to keep the Windies to 80/3 after 10 overs. While Yuzvendra Chahal provided the first two breakthroughs in the powerplay, however, it was Varma who stole the limelight with his exceptional skills.
Tilak Varma Took A Sensational Catch In 1st T20I
Varma showed nerves of steel as he pulled off a sensational catch. The wicket came in the 8th over when Charles slog-swept a delivery from Kuldeep Yadav but mistimed his shot. As the ball went toward cow corner, Varma, who was stationed at deep mid-wicket, ran at least 15 meters toward his left at an incredible speed before putting in a stunning dive. He managed to grab the ball and hold on to it even after tumbling and rolling on the ground to break his momentum.
The incident has gone viral on the internet. Watch it here:
"𝗛𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗴𝗲.”@TilakV9
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.#INDvWIAdFreeonFanCode #WIvIND pic.twitter.com/1O9KQsBOOx— FanCode (@FanCode) August 3, 2023
Meanwhile, the fans on social media went berserk as the young debutant took a stellar catch. From fans to experts, everyone is taking to social media to hail the brilliance of Tilak Varma. Even the players on-field and commentators were left surprised to see Varma take the catch which seemed impossible.
Check out the reactions of the fans:
Tilak Varma, A flying debut 🔥
What a catch…!!!pic.twitter.com/ZPmSrJ9mTd
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) August 3, 2023
A spectacular catch by Tilak Varma. pic.twitter.com/9WXeRdilkE
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) August 3, 2023
What a catch by the debutant Tilak Varma. pic.twitter.com/FEA9RlYqUs
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) August 3, 2023
https://twitter.com/tilakvarma_fc/status/1687122904084090881?s=20
Magnificent catch by Tilak Varma 🔥. pic.twitter.com/LrrVaN5aew
— MI Fans Army™ (@MIFansArmy) August 3, 2023
A spectacular catch by Tilak Varma.pic.twitter.com/OvTHOKJlLD
— Aadarsh (@AadarshParab) August 3, 2023
TILAK VARMA, WHAT A CATCH!
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) August 3, 2023
Tilak Varma made an immediate impact in his first-ever game for India!
What A Catch!#WIvIND #IndianCricket #TeamIndia #TilakVarma pic.twitter.com/cGWM1HlEMr
— CRICKETNMORE (@cricketnmore) August 3, 2023
Debutant Tilak Varma's exceptional catch. Kuldeep gets first wicket. #INDvWI pic.twitter.com/6IICEaUvfV
— VT (@vipinverse) August 3, 2023
Earlier, India handed maiden T20I caps to Tilak Varma and fast bowler Mukesh Kumar, who made his international debut during the Test series against the Windies last month.
Yuzvendra Chahal struck twice in his first over to remove Kyle Mayers (1) and Brandon King (28) before Kuldeep sent back Charles for 3 to leave the West Indies in trouble at 58 for 3 in 7.3 overs.
