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    +"n_tit": "Wanted to take on their best bowler even when wickets were falling, says Tilak Varma"
    +"n_date": "2025-01-26 12:03:33.937"
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      <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Chennai, Jan 26 (IANS):</strong> Top-order batter Tilak Varma said his intention was always to take on England&rsquo;s best bowler Jofra Archer and rattle the rest of the bowling line-up, as he led from the front to take India towards a thrilling two-wicket win in the second T20I at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.</p>\r\n
      <p style="text-align: justify;">Chasing 166, England reduced India to 78/5 and then 126/7, but Tilak's brilliant 55-ball knock, laced with four boundaries and five sixes, took India home with four balls to spare and take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. The standout part of his knock was Tilak hitting Archer for 30 off nine balls, as the pacer ended with 1-60 in four overs, his worst T20I figures.</p>\r\n
      <p style="text-align: justify;">"If you see I want to target (England's) best bowlers. If you take on their best bowlers, other bowlers will be under pressure. So, (even) when the wickets are falling, I want to take their best bowler. It's easier for the (batter) at the other end also.</p>\r\n
      <p style="text-align: justify;">&ldquo;So I backed myself and I took chances against him. And also whatever shots I have scored for Archer, I have worked in the nets. Mentally I was ready for that. So, it has given me a good result," said Tilak to reporters.</p>\r\n
      <p style="text-align: justify;">The left-hander also said he was mentally prepared to be till the end and was ready to adapt to the various situations as per the team&rsquo;s needs in the chase. "I know I can play both types (of innings). I can hit with a good strike rate and also at 6 or 7 (runs per over), I can bat at a higher strike rate. That is what I have discussed with Gautam (Gambhir) sir in the last match.</p>\r\n
      <p style="text-align: justify;">"He said that you can play with a good strike rate over 10 (an over) also and below 10 (an over) also. When team requires, you should be flexible and I got the chance to prove it in this game. I said that I will be playing till the end.</p>\r\n
      <p style="text-align: justify;">&ldquo;And that is what Gautam sir also said during the drinks break. He said that it is a time that you can show the people that you can play both the innings. So, I said that whatever happens I will be staying till the end and I want to finish the game," he concluded.</p>\r\n
      <p style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p>\r\n
      <p style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p>
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