Guwahati : The second match of the thrilling 3-match T20I series between India and South Africa was played on 2 October at the Bursapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. In which India won this match by 16 runs and also won the series. Suryakumar Yadav has once again become the hero of India’s victory. Meanwhile, after the match, KL Rahul has given a big statement.
Team India’s vice-captain KL Rahul also played an important role in this historic victory of Team India. Along with giving a great start to the team, he also scored a brilliant half-century. He has also received the ‘Man of the Match’ award for this. After this KL said that this award should have been given to Suryakumar.
KL Rahul said, ‘I am surprised that I got the man of the match award. Surya should have met. In fact he changed the game. Surya and Virat also punched me on the backfoot on the first ball. When I play both sides of the wicket, I know I have a good balance.”
“As an opener it is important to understand what is required in the match. To be honest, after the first two overs, there was a conversation between me and Rohit. At that time we thought 180-185 would be a good target.”
Suryakumar’s stormy innings
Batsman Suryakumar Yadav played an aggressive innings on the very first ball. As soon as he came on the field, he started attacking the South African bowlers. In this match, Suryakumar completed his fifty in just 18 balls. He scored 61 runs in 22 balls.
