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Xtra Time Web Desk: Tilak Varma's unforgettable unbeaten knock of 72 off 55 balls has helped him to showcase his skills and potentiality as a future star. He brought back MS Dhoni's memory at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium.

Guiding India to have a successful chase against England in Chennai, Tilak followed the MS Dhoni style "stay calm, target weak links, respect good balls, and punish the poor ones". With wickets falling around him, Tilak managed to stay calm with rotating the strike in the tense final moments and delivering much needed hits to take India over the line with two wickets in hand.

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Before the game, Tilak revealed in an interview how the thought of Chennai always brings back the finisher MS Dhoni in mind. If there was ever an homage to "Thala," Tilak's unbeaten 72 off 55 balls was it. His approach? Vintage Dhoni. His execution? Pure Tilak brilliance.

This knock wasn't just about securing a victory; it was a coming-of-age moment for Tilak Varma. Tilak reflected how he worked on his batting as he stated, "I wanted to work on my strike rate. Last IPL, bowlers were able to keep me quiet by bowling short length or short of hard length. I could take only singles. I realised that if I can play those deliveries by playing pick up shots and handle bouncers better, it can be of great help to me. With those efforts, I was able to improve my strike rate and range."

Tilak has already made his presence felt by scoring two T20I hundreds but this will be remembered as his greatest T20 innings where he adjusted to varied pace at every twist and turn, showing off both technique and temperament in equal measure.

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As Tilak walked off the field, bat raised and helmet in hand, the Chepauk crowd celebrated with captain Suryakumar Yadav bowing down, knowing they had witnessed the rise of India's future cricket superstar.