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Ishan Kishan Forces Tilak Varma to Adapt to Lower Middle Order Role
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News18•18-10-2026, 12:56
Ishan Kishan Forces Tilak Varma to Adapt to Lower Middle Order Role
- •Ishan Kishan's brilliant return to India's T20I setup has secured him a top-order batting position.
- •Tilak Varma, who previously excelled at the No. 3 spot with 651 runs, has been forced to shift to No. 5 and No. 6.
- •Despite the challenging transition from an anchor to a finisher, Tilak has delivered strong performances in the lower middle order.
- •Tilak remains mentally prepared and confident in his new role, prioritizing the team's winning combination over personal preferences.
Key Questions Answered
Tilak Varma shifted to the lower middle order because Ishan Kishan returned to the national setup and secured the No. 3 batting spot with brilliant performances.
When batting at No. 5, Tilak Varma has scored 451 runs across 19 innings maintaining a strike rate of 146.90.
At the No. 6 position, Tilak Varma has accumulated 197 runs in 9 innings while achieving a higher strike rate of 195.04.
