(Source X)
Suryakumar Yadav once again faltered in a crucial match for India during the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 final against South Africa at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.
Winning the toss and opting to bat first, India started aggressively with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma scoring boundaries early on. However, their momentum was halted when Keshav Maharaj struck twice in the second over, putting India in a tough spot.
Following the dismissal of Rishabh Pant, Suryakumar Yadav came to the crease at No.4 amid expectations of a strong performance. Unfortunately, he failed to deliver and departed quickly, leaving India in a precarious position at 34/3 in this high-stakes game.
Suryakumar Yadav fell to Kagiso Rabada in the 5th over, attempting a pull shot off a delivery on off-stump. Despite not connecting cleanly, the ball seemed destined to clear the ropes until it was caught by Heinrich Klaasen at deep backward square leg. Klaasen’s acrobatic catch was followed by an unconventional celebration.
The wicket of Suryakumar Yadav boosted South Africa’s morale significantly, with the entire team visibly energized, especially Kagiso Rabada, who played a key role in the dismissal. This breakthrough put India under immense pressure as they struggled to stabilize their innings in the early phase of the match.
Suryakumar Yadav managed to score just 3 runs off 4 balls in his innings. He appeared unsettled from the beginning, having narrowly survived an early scare. This performance marked another instance where he struggled to make an impact on the grand stage, drawing considerable criticism for his underwhelming outing.
