Tilak Varma Biography: Age, IPL Career, Net Worth, Parents, Height, Stats, T20I Centuries

Tilak Varma is a dynamic professional cricketer, known for his aggressive left-handed batting and part-time off-spin bowling.

A rising star in Indian cricket, he has made significant strides in domestic and international cricket, notably with the Mumbai Indians in the IPL and India’s T20I team. His composure and versatility mark him as a promising talent for the future.

Profile

• Full Name: Namboori Thakur Tilak Varma
• Stage Name: Tilak Varma
• Born: November 8, 2002
• Age: 22 years old
• Birthplace: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Occupation: Indian Professional Cricketer
• Height: 5’11”
• Parents: Namboori Nagaraju and Gayatri Devi
• Siblings: 2, Tarun Varma (brother), one sister (name not disclosed)
• Spouse: Not Married
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $1 million to $10 million

Early Life and Education

Tilak Varma, a professional cricketer, was born on November 8, 2002, in Hyderabad, Telangana, India, to Namboori Nagaraju, an electrician, and Gayatri Devi, a housewife. Growing up in a middle-class Telugu Hindu family with an elder brother, Tarun, and a sister, he faced financial challenges but developed a passion for cricket playing tennis ball games in his neighborhood.

At age 11, his talent was spotted by coach Salam Bayash, who sponsored his training at Legala Cricket Academy, covering fees and equipment. Tilak attended Crescent Model English School and Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s Public School in Hyderabad, later completing secondary education at Lepakshi Junior College.

He is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration degree at Andhra University, balancing academics with his cricketing career. His ethnicity is Telugu Indian, and his religion is Hinduism.

Career

Tilak Varma, a professional cricketer, is a left-handed batsman and right-arm off-spinner who debuted for Hyderabad in the 2018–19 Ranji Trophy on December 30, 2018, at age 16. He made his List A debut in the 2019–20 Vijay Hazare Trophy and T20 debut in the 2018–19 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, scoring 215 runs at a strike rate of 147.26 in the 2021–22 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

Selected for the 2020 Under-19 World Cup, he scored 86 runs in three innings. His IPL breakthrough came with the Mumbai Indians in 2022, bought for ₹1.7 crore, scoring 397 runs at an average of 36.09. In 2023, he scored 343 runs at a strike rate of 164.11, and in 2024, he amassed 416 runs.

His international debut was a T20I against the West Indies on August 3, 2023, scoring 39 off 23 balls, followed by an ODI debut against Bangladesh in September 2023. In November 2024, he became the first cricketer to score three consecutive T20I centuries, including 107 not out against South Africa, making him the youngest to achieve a T20I century against a top-10 nation.

He captained Hyderabad to the 2024 Ranji Trophy Plate division title and played for Hampshire in the 2025 County Championship, scoring a century on debut.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @tilakvarma9
• Facebook Handle: Tilak Varma

Personal Life

Tilak Varma, a professional cricketer, remains single and focused on his career, with no public information about a girlfriend or romantic relationships. Standing at 5’11”, he is known for his disciplined and grounded personality, shaped by his humble upbringing.

A devout Hindu with a deep faith in Lord Ganesha, he owns a pet dog named Trigger and enjoys playing video games, listening to Telugu and Hindi music, and watching inspirational videos. Varma aspires to buy a house for his parents with his IPL earnings, reflecting his gratitude for their sacrifices.

He mentors young cricketers and participates in charity initiatives, maintaining a low-profile lifestyle in Hyderabad.

Net Worth

Tilak Varma, a professional cricketer, has an estimated net worth of $1 million to $10 million. His income primarily comes from his IPL contract with Mumbai Indians, earning ₹8 crore for the 2025 season, up from ₹1.7 crore in 2022, alongside BCCI match fees and domestic cricket earnings. Endorsements with brands like Boost and SS contribute to his monthly income of approximately ₹20–25 lakh.