Live Cricket News: After Suryakumar Yadav’s quickfire half-century against South Africa in the first Twenty20 International at the Greenfield Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, Mohammad Kaif was all praise for the star batter.
Following Suryakumar Yadav’s quickfire half-century in the opening T20I match against South Africa on Wednesday at the Greenfield Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif was all praise for the star hitter. Despite having to chase a disappointing score of 107, the hosts were in trouble after losing captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to wickets. He and KL Rahul, however, forged an unbroken stand to lead India home with eight wickets remaining. Kaif claimed on Twitter that Suryakumar’s spot at No. 4 in the Indian team has been secured.
No. 4 pe rumal daal diya Surya ne, he’s not moving for a long time. @surya 14kumar, Kaif tweeted. “Top class pacers or spinners, twisting or seaming grounds, difficult match circumstances – nothing concerns Surya. He might not win orange cap, MoM but he will win you matches.”
Rahul once again took the role of the supporting actor while Suryakumar, the second-ranked T20I batter in the world, once again played the aggressor.
With the help of five fours and three sixes, he reached 50 off 33 deliveries while remaining unbeaten.
Rahul was undefeated at 51 from 56 balls at the time.
Proteas passed the 100-run threshold thanks to Keshav Maharaj’s 41-run knock.
India now leads the series 1-0 and will play South Africa in the second T20I on Sunday in Guwahati.
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