The New Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg witnessed a masterclass in batting as Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav carved his name in T20I history with a magnificent century against South Africa. This wasn’t just another ton; it was a display of pure dominance that sent fans on X into a frenzy of excitement and admiration.
From the moment he walked onto the pitch, Suryakumar exuded an aura of confidence. The early fall of Gill and Varma seemed like a mere blip on his radar. He upped the ante, dispatching Proteas bowlers with a nonchalant swagger, as if he were playing a video game on the highest difficulty.
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His golden touch from the previous game continued to shine, but this time, he went a step further. With each masterful stroke, the anticipation in the stadium grew, culminating in a thunderous roar as he reached his fifty. But SKY wasn’t done yet. He had a bigger score in mind.
In just 55 balls, Suryakumar reached the coveted three figures, joining Rohit Sharma and Glenn Maxwell as the players with the most T20I centuries. His innings ended with a flourish, a score of 100 runs off just 56 balls, studded with 7 fours and a jaw-dropping 8 sixes. This feat also propelled him to become the second-highest six-hitter for India in T20Is, surpassing the legendary Virat Kohli.
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Suryakumar’s fireworks ensured a comfortable total of 201 for India, leaving fans on X in awe and disbelief. Social media erupted with praise for the batting maestro.ย Suryakumar Yadav’s century wasn’t just a display of individual brilliance; it was a testament to his unwavering determination and his ability to rise to the occasion. He has become a symbol of hope and inspiration for aspiring cricketers around the world, proving that anything is possible with hard work and dedication.
Here are some of the reactions that captured the essence of the moment:
Like all of you, I have seen #SuryakumarYadav bat so many times and yet, I am constantly amazed by the angles he finds. Different league.
โ Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) December 14, 2023
I am guessing itโs playing the ball late and not having any preconceived idea about what shot to play that makes SKY, SKY! ๐๐๐๐๐
โ Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) December 14, 2023
Scintillating knock by the best in the business in T20 cricket, well played @surya_14kumar ๐๐ฝ๐๐ฝ #SAvIND pic.twitter.com/oAdXmDeSAp
โ Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) December 14, 2023
SKY in T20s. Unreal.
Allow me to digressโฆjust a bitโฆthis is MIโs batting order
Rohit
Ishan
SKY
Tilak
Hardik
Tim David.Good luck bowlers. ๐คช #IPL
โ Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) December 14, 2023
It’s unbelievable how SKY finds a way regardless of the opposition & conditions in the T20 format. He now has a T20I hundred in India, England, NZ and South Africa. Just an outstanding T20 batter. Could end up as a T20 goat when he calls time on his career, if he isn’t already!
โ Gurkirat Singh Gill (@gurkiratsgill) December 14, 2023
As good a T20 knock as any #SuryakumarYadav #INDvSA
โ Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) December 14, 2023
๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ฆ๐ ๐ญ๐๐๐ค๐๐ญ ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฌ๐ ๐ณ๐ฒ๐๐๐? ๐
4th T20I hundred for the ๐ฎ๐ณ captain, equaling the record of Rohit Sharma. ๐ช#SuryaKumarYadav #SAvIND pic.twitter.com/EY6ya8c2uT
โ Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) December 14, 2023
HUNDRED FOR CAPTAIN SURYAKUMAR YADAV….!!!!
4th T20I hundred from just 57 innings – he is bossing this format, one of the greatest ever proving why he is the best in business – A champion. ๐ซก pic.twitter.com/YLsRPnIIkk
โ Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) December 14, 2023
Currently there are two groups in T20I.
In one group there is Suryakumar Yadav and in the other all the remainder batsmen of the world. pic.twitter.com/ycguyricNw
โ Vishal. (@SPORTYVISHAL) December 14, 2023
Which is your favourite shot of Suryakumar Yadav? pic.twitter.com/wdDncJSexq
โ Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) December 14, 2023
