Fact Check: Did Jamie Overton Break Tilak Varma's 2 Crore Watch?

As the Revenge Week of the IPL 2026 is underway and the Match 44 being played between the Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians. The El Classico match of the IPL 2026 was scheduled for the second time this season, where both the teams need a win and those 2 points to stay alive in this edition of the tournament.

Mumbai Indians won the toss and chose to bat first, in a hope to put a big total on the scoreboard but only managed to score 159 runs. The MI batters were struggling a lot after a good innings at the top order by Naman Dhir. However, Indian middle-order battler Tilak Varma also struggled to time the balls as well, along with which he was hit by Jamie Overton on his wrist which led to Tilak Varma watch broken.

Fact Check: Was Tilak Varma Watch Broken During Match?

The 12th over in the 1st innings of the CSK vs MI saw a complete dominance by the English pacer, Jamie Overton over Indian batters. It was the last delivery of the over when Overton bowled a good length ball and Tilak Varma tried to scoop it away but got stuck on his wrist. This ball hit at Tilak's watch which broke down and fans claim that Tilak Varma watch price was around ₹2.13 crore got broke down. Overton straight went towards him and asked "Are you okay Tilak?”.

To clear all the claims and rumors about the Tilak Varma watch price that got broke during the match, it is not worth ₹2.13 crore. All the claims about that are wrong as it was not a fancy or lifestyle watch. But, it was a WHOOP BAND, which is a 24/7 screen-free wearable fitness tracker, costs upto ₹49,000, and this band is also seen wearing by star players like Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and many more.

Tilak Varma's IPL 2026 Season

Tilak Varma, one of the best batsman in IPL, had an average IPL 2026 season, so far. He has been part of all the 9 games, where he scored 188 runs which also includes one century that came against Gujarat Titans. This season, he has not been playing as per his actual potential as he played well only in a single match. However, it will be interesting to see how he will take on from the next matches as it will be crucial for him to be back in the form.