Suryakumar Yadav Joins The Elite Club Of Virat Kohli And Eoin Morgan

Indian batter Suryakumar Yadav recently etched his name in the history of T20 Internationals (T20Is) with a remarkable feat. In the first T20I against Australia at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam, Yadav became just the fourth cricketer batting at No.3 or below to smash 100 sixes in the shortest format of the game. This exceptional accomplishment places him in the esteemed company of Virat Kohli, Eoin Morgan, and David Miller.

The milestone was achieved during a pulsating encounter where India faced a challenging chase of 209 runs. The team found themselves in a precarious situation at 22/2. It was then that Suryakumar Yadav often likened to playing ‘video game’ type innings, took center stage. He dismantled the Australian bowlers with aggressive and calculated batting, guiding India to a spectacular two-wicket victory.

Suryakumar Yadav’s innings in the T20I against Australia starkly contrasted with his struggles in the World Cup 2023. Despite facing challenges earlier, Yadav showcased his ability to adapt and deliver when it mattered the most.

Yadav’s innings was nothing short of explosive. He batted with a strike rate exceeding 190, smashing 80 runs off 42 balls. The innings included nine fours and four sixes, showcasing his ability to play shots around the ground. His exceptional performance secured the victory and marked India’s most successful T20I chase.

In joining the elite group of players with 100 T20I sixes or more at No.3 or below, Suryakumar Yadav finds himself in the company of T20 legends. Eoin Morgan leads the pack with 120 sixes from 107 innings, followed by Virat Kohli with 106 sixes from 98 innings. David Miller occupies the third spot with 105 maximums from 98 innings. Suryakumar Yadav’s achievement places him in the fourth position, just behind these cricketing stalwarts, while Kieron Pollard completes the list with 99 sixes.