“SKY is TOO overhated! People have made him a scapegoat”- Fans react after Suryakumar Yadav’s match-winning 80 (42) in 1st IND vs AUS T20I
November 24, 2023Suryakumar Yadav continued his dazzling form in T20s with a match-winning 80 (42) in the first T20I against Australia on Thursday (November 23). He entertained the crowd at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy Stadium in Visakhapatnam with majestic shots all around the field.
After being asked to bat first, Australia notched up 208/3 in 20 overs. Josh Inglis slammed a 47-ball century and spearheaded their attack in the batting department. Steve Smith (52) and Tim David (19*) played supporting roles.
Team India then got off to a flier with Yashasvi Jaiswal going after the Australian new-ball bowlers. However, both Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad departed in quick succession, leaving their side vulnerable at 22/2 in a steep chase.
Suryakumar Yadav walked in at No. 4 position and changed the complexion of the chase. Coming off after a poor run in the 2023 World Cup, Surya did not need any sighters in his familiar T20 territory. He started with a great rhythm and injected momentum into the innings with delectable strokes.
Even though Ishan Kishan was struggling at the other end, he did not let the scoring rate dip by playing with positive intent. Suryakumar Yadav conjured a 112-run partnership with Ishan Kishan (58) to set up the platform for his side.
In his maiden match as a captain in international cricket, he shepherded his side expertly. He scored a blistering knock before perishing in the 18th over with 15 runs left in the chase. Meanwhile, Rinku Singh (22*) finished the game after that with a brilliant cameo.
Fans took note of Suryakumar Yadav’s wonderful knock in the first T20I against Australia and expressed their reactions on X. Here are some of the best ones:
1. Suryakumar Yadav in ODIs
2. Suryakumar Yadav in T20s pic.twitter.com/z1SVXrSqG3— Sagar (@sagarcasm) November 23, 2023
CAPTAIN SURYAKUMAR YADAV IS THE HERO OF INDIA ??
The freak in T20I, smashed 80 runs from just 42 balls while chasing 209 runs – What a return into his favourite format. pic.twitter.com/ZBkYufOgBB
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 23, 2023
Well played, Suryakumar Yadav…!!!
80 (42) 9 fours and 4 sixes in the massive run chase, a captain's knock by Surya. A superb hand against Australia. pic.twitter.com/tV3GddroAh
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 23, 2023
A breath-taking innings from SKY â€ïžâ? makes 80 off just 42 balls.Gets India in the driver's seat completely as he plays a 'Surya special'
Number one t20 batsman for a reason!#INDvsAUS | #SuryaKumarYadav pic.twitter.com/m6N00gfsje
— ishaan (@ixxcric) November 23, 2023
