Suryakumar Yadav scored a half-century. (Photo- PTI)
Suryakumar Yadav, IND vs USA: In the T20 World Cup 2026, Team India started its campaign with the first match against America at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The Indian team, which came to bat first after losing the toss, had a very disappointing start. The team lost four wickets during the powerplay itself, due to which the team came on the back foot. The opening pair and middle order batsmen hurriedly returned to the pavilion. Due to which only 77 runs could be scored on the score board and the sixth wicket also fell. At this time the Indian team looked to be in deep trouble, because the American bowlers performed brilliantly and maintained the pressure. But captain Suryakumar Yadav held one end and scored a half-century.
Suryakumar Yadav’s captaincy innings
In such difficult circumstances, captain Suryakumar Yadav stood firm at one end and took charge of the team. He batted carefully and stabilized the innings and then adopted an aggressive stance. Suryakumar completed his half-century in just 37 balls, which included 7 fours and 1 six. His brilliant shots and fast scoring rate gave the team some hope. Due to this effort of the captain, the team’s score reached a slightly better position. America’s bowlers continuously troubled the Indian batsmen, but they looked pale in front of Suryakumar.
Suryakumar Yadav returned to the pavilion unbeaten, scoring a total of 84 runs in 49 balls, which included 10 fours and 4 sixes. Due to which the Indian team managed to score 161 runs at the loss of 9 wickets in 20 overs. Apart from him, no other batsman could touch the 30 run mark.
Surya made a place in the special list
Suryakumar Yadav also made a place in a special list with this innings. He became only the third captain from India to score a half-century in the T20 World Cup. Before this, only Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli could achieve such a feat. Virat touched the 50-run mark once and Rohit touched the 50-run mark 4 times as captain. At the same time, Surya achieved this feat in his very first T20 World Cup match as captain.