The Times of India

Tilak Varma reveals Gambhir's message that inspired him during thrilling chase

Tilak Varma shone brightly with an unbeaten 51 runs, leading India to a thrilling victory over New Zealand. Inspired by encouraging words from coaches Gautam Gambhir and Sitanshu Kotak, he anchored the innings in a tense chase, with Nitish Kumar Reddy supporting him with a vital 26 runs. India's last-ball triumph secured a 2-0 lead in the five-match T20I series, highlighting their impressive form.