Tilak Verma has disappointed with his batting so far in the T20 World Cup 2026. His biggest innings so far has been 31 runs, which was against Netherlands. In the Super-8 against South Africa, he got out after playing a bad shot, after which he is being criticized a lot. Now former Indian cricketer Krishnammachari Srikkanth has criticized him and has also raised questions on his being in the playing 11.

Tilak Verma was injured before the T20 World Cup 2026, he underwent surgery and made a comeback. Tilak was in good form before the injury, he played an important role in India’s victory in the Asia Cup. But his bat is silent in the ongoing edition of T20 World Cup. He has scored 107 runs in 5 matches, his strike rate is 118.88. Everyone is criticizing Tilak after he got out after playing an irresponsible shot against South Africa. He went forward to hit the shot, on which the ball touched the bat and went into the hands of the wicketkeeper. After this, former player Krishnammachari Srikanth also gave a sharp reaction against him.

Questions raised on Tilak Verma being in playing 11

Krishnammachari Srikkanth said on his YouTube channel, ‘If Sanju Samson comes in the playing 11, there is no place for Tilak Verma. People are also raising questions regarding the return of Tilak. There is also a possibility that after the way he played the shot today, he may be dropped from the playing 11. This shot was quite ridiculous. After such a shot, he did not deserve to be at the crease.

India’s semi-final path difficult

India’s batting looked weak even in the group stage, but in the important match against South Africa, the team collapsed. Chasing the target of 188, the Indian team was reduced to 111 runs. After this big defeat by 76 runs, Team India’s path to reach the semi-finals has become difficult.

Now India has to win its next two matches. Even after this, South Africa should defeat West Indies. With this, West Indies will remain at 2 points and India will have 4 points. If West Indies defeats South Africa then it will be very difficult for India to reach the semi-finals.

When is India’s next match?

India’s next match in the Super-8 of T20 World Cup 2026 is with Zimbabwe on Thursday, 26 February. This match will be played at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai from 7 pm.