Batsman Suryakumar Yadav representing Team India was swiftly dismissed after scoring a mere three runs in the critical 2024 T20 World Cup final clash against South Africa. His bold attempt to take on Kagiso Rabada culminated in an out to fine leg at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on Saturday June 29.
Suryakumar Yadav came in after Team India lost two early wickets in the second over of the innings. The right-handed hitter was almost caught at mid-on off Rabada’s bowling, but he just barely cleared the fielder.
Rabada did not spare Suryakumar Yadav in his second over. The right-arm bowler threw a length delivery on the off-stump line, which the batter attempted to hit into the vacant square leg area by sliding around the crease.
Heinrich Klaasen ran from fine leg and made a well-timed catch to secure the Proteas’ crucial breakthrough.
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Kagiso Rabada concluded the over in a spectacular fashion capping off an exceptional performance with the new ball. He yielded a mere 10 runs across two overs and took the crucial wicket of Suryakumar Yadav.
The skilled righthanded batsman demonstrated extraordinary proficiency in the tournament producing pivotal performances in the matches against the USA and the crucial semifinal showdown with England.
Team India promote Axar Patel up the order following Suryakumar Yadav’s dismissal
After losing three wickets in the powerplay and reaching 35/3 in the fifth over, the Men in Blue promoted Axar Patel to No.5, like they had done in the group stage against Pakistan.
Earlier in the powerplay, Keshav Maharaj struck twice, dismissing Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant. Both batters died while attempting to play the sweep shot, dampening India’s promising start.
As of writing, Team India is repairing the innings with Virat Kohli and Axar Patel in the middle. The score is 59/3 after eight overs, with Shivam Dube and Hardik Pandya remaining to come.
