Suryakumar Yadav Breaks Virat Kohli's All-Time T20I Record After Match-Winning Knock
Mumbai Indians star Suryakumar Yadav delivered a spectacular performance in India’s T20 World Cup opener against the USA, scoring a crucial unbeaten 84 off 49 balls to rescue the team from a precarious 77/6. India went on to secure a 29-run victory at the Wankhede Stadium, largely thanks to their captain's heroics.
This match-winning effort earned Yadav his 17th Player of the Match award in T20 Internationals, officially surpassing Royal Challengers Bengaluru legend Virat Kohli (16) for the most Player of the Match awards won by any Indian player in the format. The milestone underscores Yadav's consistent ability to influence results, particularly when the team is under pressure.
Speaking after the game, Yadav reflected on his innings, noting that he had been working on anchoring the innings for the team, a role he felt was necessary given the challenging pitch conditions. His familiarity with the Wankhede surface, honed through years of playing Mumbai cricket, proved invaluable in guiding India to a competitive total of 161/9.
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“See, I knew definitely someday it was going to come. Last whole year, I was trying to bat in such a way, hold the innings for the team, but it wasn't happening. But then I left it alone after I played the last series of last year against South Africa.”
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#1 | Mumbai Indians | 47 fifties | ||
| #2 | Mumbai Indians | 29 fifties | ||
#3 | Mumbai Indians | 24 fifties | ||
| #4 | Mumbai Indians | 10 fifties | ||
| #5 | Mumbai Indians | 8 fifties |
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