The second One-Day International (ODI) between India and Australia witnessed a breathtaking display of power hitting from Suryakumar Yadav. Amidst a dominating performance by Team India, Suryakumar’s fiery cameo became the highlight of the match.
Indian batters completely demolished the Aussie bowling attack by posting a massive total of 399 runs for the loss of 5 wickets. The top-order batters Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer showcased their class by both scoring centuries. Stand-in skipper KL Rahul also con🍎tributed significantly with a brilliant half-centur💦y.
Suryakumar Yadav’s explosive knock
However, it was Suryakumar who took the spotlight with his explosive innings. SKY blazed his way to ꦉan unbeaten 72 runs from just 37 deliveries, a knock that included 6 boundaries and an equal number of towering sixeꩵs.
The highlight of Suryakumar’s innings was a sensational assault on Australian all-rounder Cameron Green during the 44thꦅ over. He displayed his fearless approach by smashing four con🔯secutive sixes off Green, leaving fans and commentators in awe.
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Here is how it happened:
- On the first delivery of the over, Suryakumar executed an exquisite pick-up shot, sending the ball soaring over deep backward square leg for a massive six.
- Undeterred by the previous hit, the Pune-born batter employed his scoop shot on the second ball, dispatching it over fine leg for another boundary.
- Green attempted to change his line on the third ball, pitching it full outside off, but Surya lofted it brilliantly over deep cover for yet another six.
- Unleashing his aggressive intent, Suryakumar flicked the fourth delivery over deep mid-wicket, registering his fourth consecutive six in the over.
The breathtaking display of power hitting by Suryakumar set social media on fire, with fans and cricket enthusiasts lauding his fearless approach. The official BCCI Twitter account also shared the video of Suryakumar’s incredible feat, which quickly went viral.
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Here is the video:
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The crowd here in Indore has been treated with Signature ꩲSKY brilliance!ܫ 💥💥 | | |
— BCCI (@BCCI)