Suryakumar Yadav marked a triumphant start to his captaincy career, guiding India to a 4-1 series victory against Australia. Although the series had already been sealed in the fourth T20I, the fifth and final match at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium unexpectedly turned into a thrilling last-over contest, culminating in a six-run win for the Men in Blue. Following the match, Suryakumar Yadav shared his thoughts on securing his first series win as a captain. Watch the video for his reflections.
“It feels great to win the series, and on top of that, there’s a new dimension added to my life. The support staff and players have been incredibly supportive. What I suggested to Paaji (Arshdeep Singh), he executed perfectly,” Suryakumar Yadav said.
“In T20 cricket, everyone talks about the batters being the key, that they will win you matches, and there’s often harsh criticism on bowlers. But the truth is, batters win you matches, and bowlers win you series,” he added.
IND vs AUS 5th T20I
Shreyas Iyer’s impressive half-century, coupled with Mukesh Kumar’s impactful three-wicket performance, propelled Suryakumar Yadav-led India to a thrilling six-run triumph over Australia in the fifth T20I on Sunday. This victory secured the series for India with a 4-1 lead.
In chase of 161, Australia concluded their innings at 154/8 in 20 overs. Mukesh Kumar shone with a bowling figure of 4-0-32-3, complemented by leg spinner Ravi Bishnoi, who delivered a commendable performance with figures of 4-0-29-2. Axar Patel displayed an all-round contribution, registering 1/14 from his four overs and playing a crucial role with the bat, contributing 31 runs.
For Australia, Ben McDermott’s resilient 54 off 36 balls and Travis Head’s quick 28 off 15 balls were noteworthy. Earlier, Shreyas Iyer’s fifty guided India to a total of 160/8 in their 20 overs.
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