[Watch] Avesh Khan celebrates Tilak Varma's century with his signature 'Samaira Celebration' in the 2024 Duleep Trophy

Tilak Varma returned to form after a disappointing outing in the first innings by notching up a brilliant century in the second innings for India A on Day 3 of their 2024 Duleep Trophy match against India D on Saturday, September 14. The game is being played at the Rural Development Trust Stadium in Anantapur.

The milestone moment took place on the second ball of the 94th over. Tilak guided a delivery from Saransh Jain past the slip fielder to the third-man region for a couple of runs to bring up his hundred. The 21-year-old looked pleased as his teammates applauded from the dressing room, with Avesh Khan performing Tilak’s iconic ‘Samaira Celebration.’

Here’s the video of the moment:

At tea on Day 3, India A stood at 370/3 after 96 overs, with Tilak Varma (104) and Shashwat Rawat (61) at the crease, holding a lead of 477 runs.

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Centuries from Pratham Singh and Tilak Varma help India A gain a substantial lead

After securing a 107-run lead in the first innings, the India A batters have continued to perform well in their second innings. Captain Mayank Agarwal and Pratham Singh provided a solid start with a remarkable 115-run opening partnership from 169 deliveries before the former was dismissed for a well-made 56 off 87 balls by Shreyas Iyer.

Pratham Singh then combined with Tilak Varma to form another century stand, during which he completed his century. The left-handed Pratham scored 122 off 189 balls, including 12 boundaries and one six.

Riyan Parag had a modest performance, scoring just 20 off 31 balls. Tilak and Shashwat Rawat have since put together an unbeaten 106-run partnership and are aiming to push the lead well past the 500-run mark.

Earlier in the match, India D managed just 183 runs in their first innings, with Devdutt Padikkal top-scoring with 92. Khaleel Ahmed and Aaqib Khan both took three wickets each for India A.