‘I wanted to target their best bowler’- Tilak Varma on smashing Jofra Archer in 2nd T20I in Chennai

Tilak Varma, 22, was the game’s hero, finishing the innings undefeated at 72 off 55 deliveries as other batsmen found it difficult to get going.

After winning a thrilling last over at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai by two wickets, the Men in Blue extended their advantage to 2-0 in the five-match T20I series against England. In the first innings, the Indian team managed to chase down the England side’s 165-run total with just four balls remaining.

When Southpaw faced off against one of the fastest bowlers in the game, Jofra Archer, his furious pace was one of the match’s highlights. After winning Player of the Match for his achievement,

Tilak talked about how crucial it was to defeat Archer in the game and how he braced himself to take on the express pacer in Chennai when the team was under a lot of strain and wickets were falling often.

“My goal was to go after their top bowler.” The other bowlers will be under pressure if you take on the top bowler. I thus want to take on their top bowlers while the wickets are falling (at the other end), since it will make things simpler for the other batters. As a result, I backed myself and took chances against him. I also prepared mentally for any shots I took against Archer by working in the nets.

As a result, I’ve had a positive outcome,” Tilak Varma stated during the press conference following the game.

I wanted to finish the game, so I told myself that I would stay to the very end, no matter what. Gautam Gambhir sir and I spoke during the most recent game. If the team needs me to, I can play at a run-rate of six, seven, or more than ten. It is important to be adaptable. During the drinks break, Gautam Sir added, “This is an opportunity to demonstrate to the public that you are capable of playing both types of innings.” “I’m glad it worked out,” the Hyderabad batter continued.

Speaking about Archer’s performance in the Chepauk match, he had one of his lowest format scores for England, finishing with 1/60 from his four overs allotted and an economy of 15.00 at the conclusion of the game. During the game, the star batsman hit Archer for 30 runs off of nine deliveries, which made it easier for India to reach the mark.