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In a scintillating display of power-hitting mastery, Suryakumar Yadav left cricket enthusiasts iꦇn awe as he blazed his way to a remarkable century during the third T20I between South Africa and India at the iconic New Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.
The cricketing world witnessed a momentous occasion as Suryakumar’s masterful innings saw him equal the T20I century record held by stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Glenn Maxwell, with all three boasting𝐆 an impressive tally of four centuries each in ꦍthe shortest format of the game.
India’s batting dominance and Suryakumar Yadav’s exploit
Asked to bat first, India set a formidable target of 201 for South Africa, powered by a stellar performance from their batters. Yashasvi Jaiswal provided a solid foundation, but it was Suryakumar who stole the show with a breathtaking knock of 100 runs off just 56 balls🍬. His innings included a stunning array of shots, featuring seven fours and eight towering sixes, as he single-haಞndedly dismantled the South African bowling attack.
A Record-equalling ton from India’s batting maestro
With this scorching century, Suryakumar etched his name in the reco𒅌rd books by equaling the T20I century re😼cord held by Rohit and Maxwell. The trio now stands tall with four centuries each, showcasing their dominance and impact in the thrilling T20 format.
It is worth mentioning that Suryakumar’s rise in T20I cricket has been nothing short of phenomenal, and he currently holds the coveted no. 1 ranking among T20I batters, a testament to his consistency and prowess in the shortest format of the game.
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Fans erupt in joy
As Suryakumar reached the milestone, fans erupted in joy, celebrating the sheer bဣrilliance of his innings. Social media platforms buzzed with praises for the stylish right-hander, with fans from all corners of the cricketing world hailing his extraordinary talent.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Like all of you, I have seen bat𝕴 so many times and yet, I am constantly amazed by the angles he finds. Different league.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)
When it comes to the shortest format of this beautiful game, no one ca🐬n match Suryakumar Yadav. An 🌠absolute beast.
— Bhawana (@bhawnakohli5)
💯💥 It's not just a century; it's a statement from the No. 1 T20I batter.
SKY 🤝 RO
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— The Bharat Army (@thebharatarmy)
Suryakumar Yadav is just the third man to scor𝓰e four hundreds in T20Is, after Rohit Sharma and Glenn Maxwell.
— Jamie Alter 🇮🇳 (@alter_jamie)
T20I Centuries for India in SENA
3 – Suryakumar Yadav*
2 – All Other Indian players— 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒔 (@Shebas_10dulkar)
Most T20i centuries:
Suryakumar Yadav – 4* (57 innings).
Glenn Maxwell – 4 (92 innings).
Rohit Sharma – 4 (140 innings).– Sky, Big Show and the Hitman ruling…!!! 🫡
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
Suryakumar Yadav is Not Only India's Greatest T20I Batter But He's The Greatest Ever To Play T20I Cricket 💙🇮🇳
— Junaid Khan (@JunaidKhanation)
Suryakumar Yadav in T20I:
– Hundred in India.
– Hundred in England.
– Hundred in South Africa.
– Hundred in New Zealand.— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
IT'S UNBELIEVABLE, IT'S UNREAL !!
IT'S A FREAKING CENTURY BY THE SURYAKUMAR YADAV. HE IS THE GOAT.
— Vishal. (@SPORTYVISHAL)
Will forever support this man no matter the situation. Not onꦯly 🐲he is a great player but also a phenomenal captain 👏
— Sam👨🎤 (@beingsalkatty)
HUNDRED BY SURYAKUMAR YADAV…!!!
What an innings
— Ritik Gupta (@RitikGupta1999)
Indian Captains to score T20i centuries –
1.Rohit Sharma
2.Suryakumar YadavThe Mumbai lobby 🐐
— Aryan 45 🇮🇳 (@Iconic_Rohit)
The greatest T20I batsman prod🍬uced from INDIA 🇮�� 🛐
— LEO (@BoyOfMasses)
