IPL 2026: Tilak Varma puts on a show as MI roars back with big win over GT

Tilak Varma found his form when it mattered most, producing a scintillating maiden IPL century to power Mumbai Indians to a commanding 99-run victory over Gujarat Titans on Monday (April 20, 2026).

After a string of low scores, Tilak began cautiously before shifting gears dramatically, finishing unbeaten on 101 off 45 balls (8×4, 7×6). Much to the delight of a 40,000-strong crowd at the Narendra Modi Stadium, he went on the rampage in the final six overs, smashing 82 runs off just 23 deliveries. Mumbai Indians plundered 96 runs in that phase to post a formidable 199 for five and seize control of the contest.