Varma’s wait for a return to India colours eventually ended in the ongoing series against South Africa, when he started off at No.4 with 33 off 18 balls in the first T20I in Durban but managed only a run-a-ball 20 in Gqeberha.

Centurion: When Suryakumar Yadav knocked on Tilak Varma's hotel room door to inform that he will bat at number three in the third T20 International, the talented left-hander was filled with gratitude and promised his skipper that he wouldn't let him down.

As the series moves to the Highveldt, India will look to rely more on pace and seal an unbeatable lead. After their batting flopped in Gqberha, India stars will be keen on putting on a better show in Centurion on Wednesday.