Suryakumar Yadav led India to a thrilling win against West indies in the third T20I. Team India marked a triumphant return in the third T20I against West Indies. With a seven-wicket win, they showcased true resilience. Playing in Guyana, they executed a spectacular performance on Tuesday. They restricted the Windies to a total of 159/5. Successfully, they chased this target with two overs still in hand.
Suryakumar Yadav’s innings was particularly noteworthy. He hammered a commendable 83, becoming the highlight of the match. Simultaneously, Tilak Varma played a steady inning, finishing unbeaten at 49. This victory was India’s maiden win in this five-match series.
Yet, the beginning wasn’t all rosy. India’s opening was rather unstable, with two quick dismissals. Yashasvi Jaiswal left early, scoring a mere 1. Following suit, Shubman Gill continued his unfortunate string of low scores with just 6 runs.
Enter Suryakumar and Tilak. Together, they breathed life into India’s chase. A remarkable 87-run partnership blossomed between them. Impressively, Suryakumar contributed 58 of those runs. In previous matches, Tilak had been India’s top run-scorer. Yet, in Guyana, he subtly played second fiddle while Suryakumar tore into the Windies bowlers.
WI vs IND 2023: The chat between Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma
Post-victory, a candid interaction ensued. Both batsmen joined for a chat on BCCI’s official social media. Suryakumar, curious, inquired about Tilak’s composed batting approach. He praised Tilak for handling pressure maturely. Responding, Tilak gave insight into his strategy. “The wicket was slow. Calculated risks were my focus. I capitalized on loose deliveries and waited patiently,” he explained.
An amusing revelation followed. Tilak shared that Suryakumar had a wristband with a message: “Powerplay me thoda time lekar khelna hai.” Translated, it means “Take some time during the Powerplay.” Laughingly, Suryakumar admitted not adhering to his own advice. “Sometimes, self-deception is needed. I thought I’d build slowly,” he said. But the match situation demanded aggression. “I played for the team’s need. I enjoyed batting alongside star Tilak Varma,” he added, with evident admiration.
Maturity with the bat ✨
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What's the wrist band story 🤔Get to know it all in this special and hilarious chat from Guyana ft. @surya_14kumar & @TilakV9 😃👌 – By @ameyatilak
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With this, attention swiftly shifts. India faces another challenging match. The fourth T20I is critical. Scheduled for Saturday, it’s a must-win for the Indian squad. Both teams will now head to Florida, setting the stage for the series’ thrilling conclusion.
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In sum, the third T20I was a testament to Team India’s fighting spirit. Stalwarts like Suryakumar and young guns like Tilak showcased a mix of aggression and composure. As the series progresses, fans worldwide await more such gripping performances. Florida, get ready for the cricketing showdown!
