Suryakumar Yadav’s Heroics Lead India to Victory Over Afghanistan in T20 World Cup 2024

Days after a 47-run loss to India in the Super Eights match of the T20 World Cup 2024, Afghanistan’s captain Rashid Khan analyzed the game and highlighted Suryakumar Yadav’s impact. Suryakumar scored 53 runs from 28 balls, hitting 5 fours and 3 sixes, changing the game’s tempo. His innings ended in the 17th over when Fazalhaq Farooqi dismissed him.

Afghanistan will play against Australia next at the Arnos Vale Ground on Sunday. Rashid Khan noted that Afghanistan started well but Suryakumar’s entry shifted the momentum. He praised Suryakumar’s confidence and skill.

In the match, India won the toss and chose to bat, struggling initially at 90/4. A crucial 60-run partnership between Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya helped India reach 181/8. Rashid Khan and Fazalhaq Farooqi were Afghanistan’s top bowlers.

During the chase, Afghanistan couldn’t build momentum, with Azmatullah Omarzai being the only notable scorer. Indian bowlers Bumrah, Arshdeep, and Kuldeep Yadav dominated, restricting Afghanistan to 134 runs. Suryakumar Yadav was awarded ‘Player of the Match.’