Suryakumar Yadav continued his chic type with the bat as he introduced up one more half-century within the ongoing version of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
Suryakumar, popularly referred to as SKY by his followers and cricket pundits, smashed 61 runs in simply 25 balls in opposition to Zimbabwe on the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Sunday, November 6.
The 32-year-old performed the function of the enforcer and took India’s whole to 186/5. During his unbeaten knock, he smashed 4 sixes and 6 fours and entertained a nearly-packed MCG. He hit 21 runs within the final over bowled by left-arm pacer Richard Ngarava to finish India’s innings on a excessive.
Spectators had been in full awe of SKY as he introduced the curtains down on the MCG together with his unorthodox cricketing shots.
Here’s the video:
Suryakumar Yadav ?? 61* off 25
+ Three of probably the most ridiculous cricket shots you’ll ever see to finish the Indian innings ? #T20WorldCup @BCCI pic.twitter.com/cd0lEDH52w
— Sam Tugwell (@samtugwell_15) November 6, 2022
In the method, Suryakumar additionally grew to become the primary Indian participant to finish 1,000 T20I runs in a calendar yr and solely the second batter total after Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan in 2021.
Just 4 days in the past, Suryakumar moved up to the primary place within the ICC rankings, surpassing Rizwan.
Surya shines on SUNday!#INDvsZIM pic.twitter.com/YuzQYL6FH1
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) November 6, 2022
Out of this world stuff from SKY??
Why don’t you share the cheat code for batting with us @surya_14kumar?? #INDvsZIM #T20WorldCup— Lasith Malinga (@malinga_ninety9) November 6, 2022
Dancing sneakers on from SKY. Brilliant ft motion.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) November 6, 2022
Sky is particular.
SKY is limitless…
Brilliant stuff. Always a deal with to look at.#SuryakumarYadav pic.twitter.com/EsZ7vG4gcG— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) November 6, 2022
Defending their aggressive whole, India bundled out Zimbabwe on 115 in 17.2 overs as off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin starred with three wickets for 22 runs in his full quota of 4 overs.
“When Hardik and I were batting, I believe the strategy was crystal clear. He suggested that we take the positive route and see where it leads us. We started off strong and didn’t let up until the 20th over. The team’s atmosphere is fantastic, and the build-up to the knockouts has been fantastic. My strategy is always clear. I’m not trying anything new. In the nets, I bat the same way,” Suryakumar stated within the post-match presentation.
“It feels great, but I always think when I come out to bat, ‘Come out and start from zero,’ and I’ll keep doing that. It’s encouraging to see people come out and support us even after we’ve qualified,” SKY additional added on his strategy after strolling in to bat.