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Never seen before? Tilak Varma’s casual approach leads to bizarre run-out

India batter Tilak Varma was involved in an unusual run-out during the third T20I against West Indies on Sunday after a misunderstanding with Axar Patel cost him his wicket.

Times of India

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 3:29 AM

Key Things to Know

Tilak Varma was bizarrely run out after casually assuming a boundary had been conceded and fist-bumping mid-pitch.
India won the third T20I against West Indies by 14 runs to lead the series 2-1.
Abhishek Sharma top-scored for India with 69 runs from 30 deliveries as India posted 223.

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India batter Tilak Varma suffered a bizarre run-out during the third T20I against West Indies following a misunderstanding with Axar Patel. Believing Kamil Pooran had failed to stop a boundary, the batters fist-bumped mid-pitch, only for Pooran to return the ball while Tilak strolled outside his crease, allowing Gudakesh Motie to run him out for 28.

Despite the dismissal, India posted 223 runs, powered by Abhishek Sharma's 69 from 30 balls. India eventually defended the total to win by 14 runs, restricting West Indies to 209/7 to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.

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Never seen before? Tilak Varma’s casual approach leads to bizarre run-out

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