Ahmedabad, Feb. 22 -- As defending champions India prepare to take on South Africa in a high-octane Super Eight T20 World Cup clash, all eyes will be on left-handed batter Tilak Varma to finally bring his A-game in the tournament against an opposition he has thrived against historically.

After an underwhelming group stage with the bat, which saw him get a few starts but not be able to catch up and score big at a fine strike rate, Tilak will be aiming to make an absolute meal of the South African bowling attack. His numbers against the 2024 T20 WC runners-up suggest a special spot for Proteas bowlers as far as his cricket is concerned.

In 10 matches against South Africa, Tilak has scored 496 runs at an average of 70.85 and a strike rate ...