The Indian team made a strong comeback after the defeat in the second T20 match and defeated South Africa by 11 runs in the third T20 played on 13 November. Sanju Samson once again flopped in Centurion, but out of form Abhishek Sharma played an inning of 50 runs in 25 balls. Tilak Verma scored the first century of his T20I career. The young player hit eight fours and seven sixes in his century innings. During this period his strike rate was 191.07. Thanks to the brilliant innings of both, India made a huge score of 219 runs.

Whereas India defended the target and restricted South Africa to a score of 208-7. However, Tilak Verma appeared to be in a bit of trouble while fielding, when he fell on his head while trying to save the boundary. In fact, while chasing the target, South Africa batted aggressively in the last overs. During this time, a ball went to him in the last over, while trying to catch it, he fell on the field and hit his head hard.

There is nothing to worry about – Tilak Verma

After this, Tilak Verma lay down there holding his head. The physio examined him, after which he was allowed to continue fielding. After the match was over, he gave an update on his injury. He told that he is fine and there is nothing to worry about.

Tilak was quoted as saying by India Today, “I am fine, I could not see the ball properly due to light, so it was a bit difficult to catch but I am happy with the victory.” Along with this, the 22-year-old player thanked captain Suryakumar Yadav for sending him higher in the batting order.

“I can’t imagine and I can’t put into words,” he said. This was my dream and it was the right time to score a century for my team. This was a sort of decider in the series from Prakas. Under pressure, it was a good innings. Full credit for this goes to Captain Suryakumar Yadav. They gave me a chance (at three).