Tilak Varma Profile: Stats, Age, Career Info & Jersey Number

Tilak Varma is an exceptional young Indian cricketer with great potential as a left-handed batsman, who possesses a classic batting technique and calm composure. Having come through the domestic circuit and playing age-group cricket, he has impressed with consistency and competence while playing first-class cricket and in limited-overs cricket. When given the opportunity to represent India, Tilak showed a maturity that makes you think he is 28 years old, managing pressure situations with remarkable composure. As a young player, he has the rare ability to adapt across formats, play a significant role in anchoring innings, and switch gears when needed. He has one of the greatest potential as a player on the international stage among many other promising young talents in Indian cricket.

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Tilak Varma’s Personal Information

Born on November 8, 2002, in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, Tilak Varma is a young Indian cricketer. He is a left-handed batsman and stands 1.8 meters tall. He can bowl right-arm offbreak as well when the situation demands. He is perhaps best known for his aesthetically pleasing batting technique. He plays for India in international cricket, and his highest honor to date is being highly ranked No. 3 in T20 Internationals. He is still figuring out how to play well in ODIs and Tests, but with his contributions to limited-overs cricket, it’s clear that he is one of the rising stars in Indian cricket.

Personal Information	Details
Name	Tilak Varma
Age	November 08, 2002 (22 years)
Birth Place	Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
Height	1.8M
Role	Batsman
Batting Style	Left Handed Bat
Bowling Style	Right-arm offbreak
Country	India
ODI Batting Ranking	–
Test Batting Ranking	–
T20I Batting Ranking	3
ODI Bowling Ranking	–
Test Bowling Ranking	–
T20I Bowling Ranking	–

Tilak Varma’s Batting Career in All Formats

Tilak Varma has rapidly established himself as a reliable left-hand batsman across all formats. While he has not played Test cricket yet, he has performed well in limited-overs formats. In ODIs, Tilak has played 4 matches, scored 68 runs in 4 innings with a best of 52, at an average of 22.67 with a strike rate of 57.15 including one half-century. His T20I numbers have been exceptional, scoring 844 runs from 30 matches, at an average of 46.89 and a strike rate of 151.26 including 3 half-centuries and a highest score of 120. His consistency and aggressive stroke-play have been evident. Tilak also has IPL experience, having played 54 matches, with a total of 1,499 runs at a strike rate of 144.42 and an average of 37.48, with a total of 13 half-centuries and a high score of 84. With a growing reputation for being fearless and the ability to play under pressure, Tilak Varma is on track to be a future star for Indian cricket.

Format	Test	ODI	T20	IPL
Match	0	4	30	54
Innings	0	4	28	51
Runs	0	68	844	1499
Ball Faced	0	119	557	1038
Highest Score	0	52	120	84
Average	0	22.67	46.89	37.48
Strike Rate	0	57.15	151.26	144.42
NO	0	1	10	11
Fours	0	6	66	113
Sixes	0	1	48	74
50s	0	1	3	8
100s	0	0	2	0
200s	0	0	0	0

Tilak Varma’s Bowling Career in All Formats

Tilak Varma is most often recognized for his skills as a batsman, but he has also provided an occasional right-arm offbreak bowling option. Although he has not bowled in Test matches yet, he has bowled 42 balls across 2 innings in ODIs, giving up 39 runs without a wicket, with best figures of 0/18 and an economy of 5.57. He has bowled 30 balls in 3 T20 International innings giving up 26 runs at an impressive economy of 5.20 with no wickets and best figures of 0/5. In the IPL, he has bowled 22 balls in 4 innings giving up 28 runs including 1 wicket at an average of 30.00 and economy of 7.64, with best figures of 1/5. Although his bowling opportunities have been limited, Tilak’s part-time off-spin provides value to his all-around skill set and provides an additional option for the side whenever he is needed.

Format	Test	ODI	T20	IPL
Match	0	4	30	54
Innings	0	2	5	4
Balls	0	42	39	22
Runs	0	39	35	28
Wickets	0	0	3	0
Average	0	0	11.67	0
Economy	0	5.57	5.38	7.64
Strike Rate	0	0	13	0
Best Bowling Inning	-/-	0/18	1/1	0/6
Best Bowling Match	-/-	0/18	1/1	0/6
5w	0	0	0	0
10w	0	0	0	0

Tilak Varma Jersey Number

Tilak Varma’s jersey number is 72 for the Indian international cricket team and 09 for the IPL team MI. Since he began his current journey in international and domestic cricket, the number has come to symbolize his career rise. Fans typically recognize him by the jersey, partly because of his growing stature as a player. As a young, talented cricketer, Tilak’s jersey number 9 is becoming synonymous with a sense of idolatry among fans.

Tilak Varma’s Career Information

Tilak Varma began his international career in T20I against West Indies(WI) on Aug 3, 2023 at the Brian Lara Stadium. He made his ODI debut against Bangladesh on Sep 15, 2023 at the R. Premadasa Stadium. Tilak made his IPL debut on March 27, 2022 against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Brabourne Stadium. These debuts mark the beginning of his career across formats and serve as a reminder of his growth as an exciting young prospect.

T20 Debut	vs West Indies, Aug 03 at 2023 at Brian Lara Stadium
Last T20	vs Bangladesh, Sep 24 at 2025 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
ODI Debut	vs Bangladesh, Sep 15 at 2023 at R.Premadasa Stadium
Last ODI	vs South Africa, Dec 21 at 2023 at Boland Park
IPL Debut	vs Delhi Capitals, Mar 27 at 2022 at Brabourne Stadium
Last IPL	vs Punjab Kings, Jun 01 at 2025 at Narendra Modi Stadium