Overview
- Fielding as a substitute at long-on, Tilak Varma caught the ball and flicked it back into play just before his boot touched the boundary cushion.
- The play came off Kuldeep Yadav’s fourth delivery of the 20th over after Aiden Markram launched a lofted shot toward straight long-on.
- His awareness and timing prevented a certain six and preserved five runs for India during a demanding chase.
- Clips of the save spread rapidly across social media, drawing praise for Varma’s athleticism and presence of mind.
- India posted 358 with Ruturaj Gaikwad’s 105 and Virat Kohli’s 53rd ODI century, and reports had South Africa at 176 for 2 after 27 overs needing 182 off 23.