Indian T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav has made a surprising revelation following India's clinical victory over New Zealand in the second T20I at Raipur. While the team celebrated a series-clinching win, Surya admitted to being frustrated. With his batting partner Ishan Kishan during the heat of the chase.
India Dominates New Zealand in Raipur
In a high-scoring encounter at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, India. Chased down a formidable target of 209 runs in less than 16 overs. The 7-wicket victory ensured that India took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. The architects of this win were Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav, who dismantled the Kiwi bowling attack with clinical precision.
The Reason Behind Surya's Anger
During the post-match presentation, Suryakumar Yadav shared an interesting anecdote from the middle. He praised Ishan's explosive start but mentioned a moment of frustration. 'I was actually a bit angry with Ishan because he wasn't giving me the strike during the powerplay,' Surya said with a smile, while 'He was hitting everything for boundaries, and I was just a spectator at the non-striker's end.
Ishan Kishan's Powerplay Blitz
Ishan Kishan was in sublime form, scoring 76 runs off just 32 deliveries, while his innings was laced with 11 boundaries and 4 sixes. Surya expressed his amazement at Ishan's approach, especially after India lost two early wickets for just 6 runs. 'I don't know what he had for lunch, but to take the team to. Nearly 70 runs in the powerplay after being two down is incredible,' the captain added.
Surya Breaks His Half-Century Drought
While Ishan provided the initial fireworks, Suryakumar Yadav ensured he finished the job, while surya played a masterful knock of 82 not out from 37 balls, hitting 9 fours and 4 sixes. This innings was particularly significant as it ended a 23-inning drought without a half-century for the top-ranked T20 batter. His partnership with Shivam Dube, who remained unbeaten on 36, added 81 runs in just 37 balls to seal the game.
A Clinical Finish for Team India
The synergy between the Indian batters was evident as they reached the target with 26 balls to spare. The aggressive intent shown by the top order has been a hallmark of India's recent T20 strategy. With the series already in the bag, the team looks forward to the final match with high confidence, while the 'anger' between Surya and Ishan remains a light-hearted testament to their competitive spirit.