Tilak Varma Equals Virat Kohli, Abhishek Sharma For Most 50-Plus Scores In T20I Finals

Tilak Varma joined Virat Kohli, Abhishek Sharma [Source: AFP]Tilak Varma achieved a phenomenal milestone, joining Virat Kohli and Abhishek Sharma for the most number of 50-plus scores for India in T20I tournament finals. The southpaw unlocked the milestone during the Asian Games 2026 final between India and Pakistan at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin. Led by Shreyas Iyer, India posted a massive total of 211 runs in the Asian Games final, with Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma slamming blistering half-centuries. Tilak Varma joins Kohli, Abhishek with flamboyant fifty in Asian Games finalAfter Indian captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bat first, India lost the crucial wicket of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi early in the innings. However, Abhishek Sharma helped India overcome the early setback with a record-breaking half-century off just 20 balls. While Abhishek set the foundation for a competitive score, Tilak Varma finished the Indian innings on a high note. On a pitch where most of his teammates - Sanju Samson, Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan- failed to fire, Tilak brought up a scintillating fifty off just 21 deliveries. Also Read: Shoaib Akhtar Denies Joining Pakistan Cricket In Any CapacityTilak finished his innings with 51 off 22 balls with the help of three boundaries and four sixes, thereby equalling Virat Kohli and Abhishek Sharma for the most fifty-plus scores for India in the T20I tournament finals. Most 50+ scores for India in T20I Finals2 – Virat Kohli2 – Abhishek Sharma*2 - Tilak Varma*Notably, Virat Kohli slammed fifties against Sri Lanka and South Africa in the 2014 and 2024 T20 World Cup finals, respectively. Abhishek Sharma ended his torrid run in the T20 World Cup 2026 with a match-winning fifty in the final against New Zealand before recreating a similar feat in the Asian Games final. Meanwhile, Tilak Varma slammed fifty-plus scores in the Asia Cup 2025 final as well as the Asian Games final, both against Pakistan. Other records made by Tilak Varma in India vs Pakistan Asian Games finalTilak Varma (3) went past Rohit Sharma (2) on the list of Indian batters with the most fifty-plus scores in T20I knockouts. Tilak Varma formed a 62-run partnership with Shivam Dube, thereby recording the highest stand for the 5th wicket or lower for India in T20I tournament finals. Tilak Varma slammed a 21-ball fifty, registering the second fastest half-century for India against Pakistan in T20Is. Also Read: Mike Hesson Slaps His Thigh In Frustration, Lectures Pakistan’s Abdul Samad