T20 World Cup 2024: Suryakumar Yadav departs after a half-century, can India pull off 180 runs?
In the high-stakes Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup, Suryakumar Yadav played a pivotal innings for India, scoring a quick fifty before being dismissed by Fazalhaq Farooqi.
Surya’s Quickfire Fifty
Suryakumar Yadav’s innings was a bright spot for India as they faced Afghanistan. He reached his fifty with a boundary off a delivery from Farooqi, showcasing his aggressive style of play.
**Fazalhaq Farooqi to Suryakumar Yadav, FOUR:** Fifty for Surya! Fuller than a length outside off.
However, the joy was short-lived as Farooqi struck back immediately.
**Fazalhaq Farooqi to Suryakumar Yadav, out Caught by Nabi:** Suryakumar Yadav c Nabi b Fazalhaq Farooqi 53(28) [4s-5 6s-3]. Surya tried to go for another big hit but only managed to find Nabi at long-off.
A Crucial Partnership
Before his dismissal, Suryakumar Yadav, along with Hardik Pandya, not only rebuilt the Indian innings but also took the game away from Afghanistan. Their partnership for the sixth wicket could prove to be game-changing, putting India in a strong position. This effort came at a critical juncture, demonstrating their resilience and skill under pressure.
Close Call
Earlier, Surya had a lucky escape when he was dropped by the Afghan fielders.
**Fazalhaq Farooqi to Suryakumar Yadav, 1 run:** Miscued in the air, falls short of long-off! Length ball outside off, Surya looks to go for a big hit down the ground but doesn’t get hold of it at all.
Match Context
India, unbeaten in the T20 World Cup, faced Afghanistan, who were looking to bounce back after a devastating 104-run defeat against the West Indies in their last group stage game. Both teams aimed to start the Super 8 stage strong, with a semifinal spot on the line. Neither Rohit Sharma’s Men in Blue nor Rashid Khan’s Pathans were willing to give an inch.
Teams
India (Playing XI):
– Rohit Sharma (c)
– Virat Kohli
– Rishabh Pant (w)
– Suryakumar Yadav
– Shivam Dube
– Hardik Pandya
– Ravindra Jadeja
– Axar Patel
– Kuldeep Yadav
– Arshdeep Singh
– Jasprit Bumrah
Afghanistan (Playing XI):
– Rahmanullah Gurbaz (w)
– Ibrahim Zadran
– Hazratullah Zazai
– Gulbadin Naib
– Najibullah Zadran
– Azmatullah Omarzai
– Mohammad Nabi
– Rashid Khan (c)
– Noor Ahmad
– Naveen-ul-Haq
– Fazalhaq Farooqi