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India's Ideal XI After South Africa Loss: Samson to Open, Tilak Varma Out

Tilak Varma (L) is under serious pressure now.(PC: AP, AFP)

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News18•22-02-2026, 23:09

India's Ideal XI After South Africa Loss: Samson to Open, Tilak Varma Out

•South Africa's 76-run win exposed India's batting issues, particularly against off-spinners and pace-off deliveries.
•The opening partnership has struggled, with the highest score being 25 against Namibia.
•Sanju Samson's strong performance in the opening partnership suggests he should open with Abhishek Sharma.
•Tilak Varma's recent scores (25, 25, 25, 31, 1) make his position at number three untenable.
•Questionable decision to rest Axar Patel despite his form, with Washington Sundar failing to make an impact.

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