History of Tilak Varma in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 1, 2026

Namboori Thakur Tilak Varma is an Indian international cricketer, known for his left-handed batting and occasional off-spin bowling. He plays domestically for Hyderabad and represents Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Varma is a rising talent in Indian cricket.

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November 2002: Tilak Varma's Birth

In November 2002, Namboori Thakur Tilak Varma was born. He is an Indian international cricketer who plays as a left-handed batsman and part-time off spin bowler.

December 2018: First-Class Debut

In December 2018, Varma made his first-class debut for Hyderabad in the 2018–19 Ranji Trophy.

February 2019: Twenty20 Debut

In February 2019, Varma made his Twenty20 debut for Hyderabad in the 2018–19 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

September 2019: List A Debut

In September 2019, Varma made his List A debut in the 2019–20 Vijay Hazare Trophy.

December 2019: Selection for Under-19 Cricket World Cup

In December 2019, Tilak Varma was named in India's squad for the 2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup.

February 2022: Bought by Mumbai Indians

In February 2022, Varma was bought by the Mumbai Indians in the auction for the 2022 Indian Premier League.

April 2023: Scored 84 against Royal Challengers Bangalore

In April 2023, Tilak Varma scored 84 runs from 46 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Mumbai's first match of the 2023 Indian Premier League.

July 2023: Called to Indian Cricket Team

In July 2023, Varma was called in to the Indian cricket team for the Twenty20 International (T20I) series during the tour of West Indies.

September 2023: One Day International Debut

In September 2023, Varma made his One Day International (ODI) debut against Bangladesh in the 2023 Asia Cup.

2023: Asian Games Gold Medal

In 2023, Tilak Varma represented India at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, securing a gold medal in the men's T20 format. He was a key part of the squad, captained by Ruturaj Gaikwad.

November 2024: Maiden T20I Century

In November 2024, Tilak Varma scored his maiden T20I century, making 107 not out from 56 balls against South Africa, becoming the second-youngest player to score a T20I century. He also scored an unbeaten 120 from 47 balls in the following match.

2024: Captain for India 'A'

In 2024, Tilak Varma was selected as captain to lead India 'A' for the ACC Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup held in Oman. Abhishek Sharma was named as the vice captain of that team.

2025: Player of the Match in Asia Cup Final

In 2025, Tilak Varma played a significant knock of 69 runs in the final of the 2025 Asia Cup, earning him the Player of the Match award. India defeated Pakistan by 5 wickets in the match.