India's T20 World Cup campaign got off to a stunning start, as Suryakumar Yadav led his team to a 29-run victory over the United States. The defending champions, who are considered overwhelming favorites, were in dire straits after being put into bat and slumping to 77-6, putting their World Cup hopes at risk.
However, Suryakumar, known by his nickname SKY, defied all odds with a brilliant 84 not out from 49 balls. His innings was a masterclass of calm and calculated aggression, as he played trademark sweeps off seamers for six and tumbling scoops to counter the situation perfectly.
The US bowler Shadley van Schalkwyk dropped Suryakumar on his first ball, which proved costly as India went from 15-0 to 77-6 in a span of just six overs. The Indian captain made the most of the reprieve by Ranjane and punished the miss with a series of breathtaking shots.
As the required run-rate climbed, Suryakumar continued to play his shots, dragging the hosts to 161-9. India's seamers Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Siraj took three wickets in their first four overs, reducing the US to 13-3, further denting their hopes of chasing down the target.
The US eventually managed 132-8 in their 20 overs, with no player able to threaten India's lead. The win marked a comfortable start for India at the top of Group A, and they set the early pace for the tournament.
However, there was no room for error as Suryakumar's innings was the only thing standing between India and the biggest shock in cricket history. The US bowlers showed incredible skill and composure but ultimately fell short against one of the best batsmen in the world.
It was a spectacular and much-needed knock from Suryakumar, who took 20 runs from the last over to seal the win for India. His innings proved that even in the most desperate of situations, there is always hope, and he will surely be remembered as one of the heroes of this tournament.
However, Suryakumar, known by his nickname SKY, defied all odds with a brilliant 84 not out from 49 balls. His innings was a masterclass of calm and calculated aggression, as he played trademark sweeps off seamers for six and tumbling scoops to counter the situation perfectly.
The US bowler Shadley van Schalkwyk dropped Suryakumar on his first ball, which proved costly as India went from 15-0 to 77-6 in a span of just six overs. The Indian captain made the most of the reprieve by Ranjane and punished the miss with a series of breathtaking shots.
As the required run-rate climbed, Suryakumar continued to play his shots, dragging the hosts to 161-9. India's seamers Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Siraj took three wickets in their first four overs, reducing the US to 13-3, further denting their hopes of chasing down the target.
The US eventually managed 132-8 in their 20 overs, with no player able to threaten India's lead. The win marked a comfortable start for India at the top of Group A, and they set the early pace for the tournament.
However, there was no room for error as Suryakumar's innings was the only thing standing between India and the biggest shock in cricket history. The US bowlers showed incredible skill and composure but ultimately fell short against one of the best batsmen in the world.
It was a spectacular and much-needed knock from Suryakumar, who took 20 runs from the last over to seal the win for India. His innings proved that even in the most desperate of situations, there is always hope, and he will surely be remembered as one of the heroes of this tournament.
, what a match! SKY 
is on fire 
and I'm literally living for it 
! The way he took that team to 161-9 was pure magic 
, I mean who needs a plan when you've got SKY's instincts 
? And that drop by Shadley 
... talk about a turning point in the game 
! But seriously, the US bowlers were insane 
, and it's a testament to their skill that they couldn't get Suryakumar out 
. India's got this tournament in the bag 
, and I'm all for it 
!
the stats say 29-run victory, but let's be real, it was more like 50-run demolition 
on fire but couldn't stop him 
. India's best chance of a win was riding on Suryakumar's shoulders 
and he delivered 
. Now let's see if they can keep up this momentum 
.
. Those US bowlers were like, super skilled 
but India's seamers held their own too 
. I'm so stoked for Team India right now 
, he's got game 
!
. And honestly, it's a bit concerning how close India came to being on the receiving end of a shock 
. Anyway, looks like they're off to a strong start 
and took them to victory 
and others, were just one bad drop away from disaster 
. India's seamers Arshdeep Singh 
️ and Mohammed Siraj 
They didn't let the US get past 132 runs 
, no doubt about it 
.
playing those trademark sweeps and scoops like he was on fire 
that turned the game around for India. The US bowlers were so on point with their skills but SKY just outsmarted them 
I'm so hyped for Team India right now! Suryakumar Yadav is literally a god with a bat 
. I mean, the US bowlers were top-notch, but SKY just took it to another level! 
77-6 was like, way too many for India to recover from, but SKY came in and showed us all what he's made of. That sweep shot off seamers is pure magic 
! And the US bowlers were so close, but just couldn't quite match him. The stats say 84 not out from 49 balls? That's insane! 
.
I was on the edge of my seat when they were at 77-6 thinking "what's going to happen next?" 
. Anyway just wanted to say congrats to Team India on that comfy win 
. And let's not forget about the last over - 20 runs from just 3 balls? 
. It's clear why he's the captain of India's T20 team 
.
that was some dodgy bowling by shadley van schalkwyk 
can't wait to see what he does next! 
So now India's got the upper hand, but what does it say about their approach to cricket? Are they just relying on individual brilliance from players like SKY or are they developing a team culture that can handle pressure?
. And to think they were in all sorts of trouble at 15-0, it's like he took it upon himself to save the team from a world of trouble 
. But seriously, Suryakumar's innings gave us all hope that India can make it to the top this tournament 
!