In 75 matches, Suryakumar Yadav Hit 145 Sixes, Surpassing Nicholas Pooran To Claim Third Place. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma Still Holds The Record For The Most Sixes In T20 Cricket
Rajasthan News
New Delhi. In an impressive start to their South Africa tour, India, under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav, defeated the hosts by 61 runs in the first T20 match. With this victory, India takes a 1-0 lead in the four-match series. This win also marks the 12th T20I victory for India under Suryakumar’s leadership. In the match, Suryakumar scored 21 runs, including a six that helped him surpass West Indies’ explosive batsman Nicholas Pooran to claim the third spot in the list of most sixes in T20 International cricket.
India’s victory in the first T20 of the series comes from a strong performance from their top order and spinners. This also marks India’s 11th consecutive T20I win, further underlining their dominance in the format. The Indian team posted a formidable total of 202/8 in their allotted 20 overs, thanks to a brilliant century from Sanju Samson. In reply, South Africa could only manage 141 runs in 17.5 overs, falling short by a significant margin.
Surpassing Nicholas Pooran in Sixes Record
Suryakumar Yadav’s six in the match against South Africa helped him surpass Nicholas Pooran for the most sixes in T20I history. With 145 sixes from 75 T20 matches, Suryakumar has now moved into third place behind New Zealand’s Martin Guptill (173 sixes in 122 games) and India’s own Rohit Sharma, who holds the record with 205 sixes in 159 matches. Pooran, on the other hand, has hit 144 sixes in 98 T20 matches. Still, Suryakumar’s consistent hitting has pushed him into third place.
This milestone is a testament to Suryakumar’s remarkable power-hitting abilities. He has quickly become one of the most dangerous batsmen in T20 cricket, regularly clearing the ropes and establishing himself as one of the premier players in the shortest format. As India looks to extend their T20I dominance, Suryakumar’s ability to hit big has become one of their key strengths, adding to the firepower alongside players like Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya.
India’s Dominant Win
Batting first in the Durban T20, India posted a commanding total of 202/8. Most of the runs came from the bat of Sanju Samson, who played a blistering knock of 107 runs from 50 balls. His innings included 10 sixes and 7 fours, and he became the first Indian player to score two consecutive T20I centuries. Samson also became the fourth player in T20I history to achieve this feat, joining the ranks of Gustave Macion of France, Phil Salt of England, and Rilee Rossouw of South Africa.
Samson’s brilliant knock anchored India’s innings, and he received valuable support from Suryakumar Yadav (21 runs), with whom he shared a 66-run partnership for the second wicket. Tilak Verma (33 runs) also contributed with a solid partnership, adding 77 runs with Samson for the third wicket.
On the bowling front, India’s spinners were in superb form. Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi each took three wickets, dismantling the South African middle and lower order. Fast bowler Avesh Khan also chipped in with two wickets, keeping the pressure on the hosts. The South African response was weak, with only Heinrich Klaasen (25), Gerald Coetzee (23), and opener Ryan Rickelton (21) managing to reach the 20-run mark.
South Africa’s batting never really took off, and they were bowled out for just 141 runs in 17.5 overs, falling well short of the target. The Indian bowlers were clinical, and the visitors’ dominance was never really in doubt once they posted a challenging total.
Suryakumar Yadav’s Leadership Success
Suryakumar Yadav‘s leadership in T20s has been a revelation for India. Under his captaincy, India has won 12 out of 14 matches, with an impressive win rate of 80%. His captaincy has brought out the best in the team, and he has established himself as a leader capable of guiding India to success in the shortest format. This victory over South Africa is another feather in his cap, further strengthening his reputation as one of the recent most dynamic and successful T20I captains.
India’s Winning Streak
With this win, India extended their winning streak in T20 internationals to 11 consecutive victories, an impressive achievement highlighting their consistency and ability to perform under pressure. The team has been outstanding across all departments, with key players contributing consistently. While Suryakumar and Samson have been at the forefront of India’s batting success, their bowlers, particularly the spinners, have been just as crucial in maintaining pressure on opposition teams.
Looking Ahead
India’s performance in the first T20 match against South Africa sets the tone for the rest of the series. With their dominant win, they have shown they can post big totals and defend them easily. The series now moves into its second match. India will be keen to maintain their momentum and seal the series early. For Suryakumar Yadav, leading India to success in South Africa will be another essential chapter in an exceptional year for him as a player and captain.
Samson’s consecutive centuries have further cemented his place in India’s T20I lineup, and his consistency will be critical in India’s bid to maintain their winning streak. With the bowlers continuing to perform, especially the spinners, India looks well-equipped to take on the challenges of the South African conditions and emerge victorious in this series.
