IND vs AUS, 1st T20I: Suryakumar on enjoying ‘fearless cricket’ and the function of Ishan throughout India’s win over Australia

Suryakumar Yadav described his hurricane knock as ‘fearless’ within the first T20I towards Australia and stated he felt “proud” to steer the nation to victory on his captaincy debut.

Suryakumar smashed a 42-ball 80 and shared a 112-run partnership with Ishan Kishan as India chased down Australia’s large 208 for 3 off the penultimate ball of the match on Thursday for a two-wicket victory.

Surya had contributed simply 18 runs within the World Cup ultimate towards Australia on Sunday as India misplaced by six wickets on the massive stage.

But enjoying in his favorite format and main the aspect within the absence of an injured Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar was menacing, scooping 4 sixes and hitting 9 boundaries on strategy to overshadowing Josh Inglis’s 50-ball 110 and serving to the hosts take a 1-0 lead within the five-match sequence.

Asked to explain his recreation in a single phrase, ‘Mr 360 degrees’ stated, “fearless”.

The skipper complimented Ishan Kishan for serving to the staff overhaul the large goal. Kishan’s 39-ball 58 following the departure of opener Ruturaj Gaikwad for duck had set the platform for the gutsy chase.

“I think, he (Ishan) helped me really well. For me to be fearless, him staying there and his knock was very important,” stated Suryakumar, whose strike fee of 190.47 was the important thing to the chase.

Finally, Rinku Singh drove India to victory with an unbeaten 22 off 14 deliveries.

“I think he (Rinku) was very calm, though it was a pressure situation. When he came in to bat, he was very calm and the composure which he showed, I think, that was great to see,” Suryakumar instructed the BCCI.

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On whether or not there have been tense moments within the dressing room after seeing Australia’s 200-plus complete on the board, the skipper stated, “Little bit. Itna experience nahin hai dressing room mein (there isn’t that much experience in the dressing room) but all the boys were excited.

“When they saw the score on the board, they only said one thing, ‘if we win this game it will be truly enjoyable’.

“Very proud to lead the country and very happy to contribute in my first game as captain. Looking forward to the next game and how it goes,” added Suryakumar.