After all knocking at the door and heart-to-heart in the hotel rooms of two different cities in South Africa, Tilak Varma repaid Suryakumar Yadav's faith.

India defeated South Africa by 11 runs in the third T20I at Centurion, taking a 2-1 lead in the four-match series. Tilak Varma was the star of the match, smashing his maiden century and leading India to a formidable total of 219/6.

Suryakumar Yadav showered praise on Tilak Varma and said that the youngster was capable of doing what he did in Centurion.

When Suryakumar Yadav knocked on Tilak Varma's hotel room door to inform him he would bat at number three in the third T20 International against South Africa, the young left-hander promised to make the most of the opportunity.

Tilak Varma has revealed that his flying kiss celebration was dedicated to India captain Suryakumar Yadav after he scored his hundred at Centurion on November 13, Wednesday. Tilak's century helped India win the match and take a series lead.

Indian batting line-up needs to get its mojo back against a resurgent South Africa in the third match at the SuperSport Park, Centurion. Along with that unfamiliarity factor, India will also grapple with the ordinary form of their batters, particularly when the pitch here is touted to be similar to the one at Gqeberha - quick and bouncy.

Tilak Varma expressed gratitude to captain Suryakumar Yadav for giving him the opportunity to bat at No. 3, which led to his match-winning century against South Africa. Varma's 107* helped India secure a series victory.

India T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav confirmed Tilak Varma's place at number 3 after his match-winning century against South Africa, giving India a 2-1 series lead. Tilak's composed knock steadied the team,