Mumbai Indians’ sensational batter Suryakumar Yadav put up a stellar show to help Mumbai Indians register a momentous victory by 6 wickets against Royal Challengers Bangalore at their home ground, Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
After batting first, RCB scored a decent total of 199 runs. But a splendid batting show by Mumbai Indians’ batter stole the show.
Suryakumar Yadav Played A Thunderous Innings
Though, Mumbai Indians kicked off on a disappointing note with skipper Rohit Sharma failing miserably with the bat, however, the other opener, Ishan Kishan played a fiery knock and helped MI get to a powerful start. He played a quick-fire knock of 42 runs off 21 balls, smashing 4 fours and 4 sixes.
Later, Suryakumar Yadav’s masterclass and Nehal Wadhera’s fabulous half-century powered Mumbai Indians to a stunning win over Royal Challengers Bangalore. Yadav played a fabulous 83-run knock that came off just 35 balls as he displayed his best shots and smashed the RCB all around the ground. SKY’s knock was laced with 7 fours and 6 sixes.
The youngster Wadhera did not hold himself back as well. He played a crucial knock of 52 off 34 balls and finished things with a six in the 16th over.
It has to be noted, this is Mumbai Indians’ highest successful chase against Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL ever.
Meanwhile, the fans were left in awe of Surya’s masterclass. Social media has been buzzing with amazing reactions and memes from fans, hailing the brilliance of Surya.
Check out some of the reactions of fans:
Virat Kohli's RCB tried to Mess with SuryaKumar Yadav!!
But SuryaKumar yadav is Something Else!!🐐🙇 pic.twitter.com/PgbAaBdUiy
— Prathmesh. (@45Fan_Prathmesh) May 9, 2023
Suryakumar Yadav won the Player of the match award.
84 runs from 35 balls while chasing 200 runs. pic.twitter.com/sB2yrDNo7E
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 9, 2023
Man He is Something else!!🔥🙇
Great SURYAKUMAR YADAV!!🔥🐐 pic.twitter.com/z79SvF3Me0
— Prathmesh. (@45Fan_Prathmesh) May 9, 2023
Suryakumar Yadav is a box office! pic.twitter.com/1ejubbdGXQ
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 9, 2023
https://twitter.com/yaga_18/status/1655992233978646528?s=20
SURYAKUMAR YADAV THE BEAST.
83 in just 35 balls with 7 fours and 6 sixes. A freakish knock at the Wankhede, Sky at his very best. He unleashed himself tonight against RCB, take a bow Surya! pic.twitter.com/Zsi5w1ECbX
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 9, 2023
Suryakumar Yadav is currently the No. 1 T20 batsman in the world.
That's it that's the tweet. pic.twitter.com/Wmb6luibue
— Vishal. (@SPORTYVISHAL) May 9, 2023
Suryakumar Yadav 🙌🙌🙌
4th fifty in the last 6 innings. He's back to his very best. #SuryaKumarYadav #MIvsRCB pic.twitter.com/z4jkn9kMQD
— Shubhankar Mishra (@shubhankrmishra) May 9, 2023
Suryakumar Yadav is the BEST T20 batsman. No one even comes close. NOBODY. #MIvsRCB #IPL2023 pic.twitter.com/JABjHHUR6c
— Ridhima Pathak (@PathakRidhima) May 9, 2023
Only SURYAKUMAR YADAV FANS are allowed to RETWEET This Tweet. pic.twitter.com/lWPNKegSEq
— Prathmesh. (@45Fan_Prathmesh) May 9, 2023
Dear Suryakumar Yadav,
Watching you bat takes us down memory lane to EA Cricket 07. You love to hammer opposition bowling attacks with a touch of class, finesse and elegance.
With lofted arms, you’ve taken @mipaltan to no. 3 in the points table. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/wqdeNeqYLT
— North Stand Gang – Wankhede (@NorthStandGang) May 9, 2023
When Suryakumar Yadav gets going, he's unstoppable.
Great anticipator of what the bowler wants to do.
Reason why he's the best T20I batter in the world. pic.twitter.com/rkrER7oV4O
— Rahul Sharma (@CricFnatic) May 9, 2023
Earlier, in the game, RCB posted a competitive total of 199 runs in their 20 overs quota. However, the bowlers failed to stop the MI batters.
Mumbai Indians will next lock horns with Gujarat Titans on Friday, 12th May at the Wankhede Stadium.
