Guwahati : India defeated South Africa by 16 runs in the second T20 match played in Guwahati to win the three-match series 2-0. The last T20 of this series is yet to be played. Suryakumar Yadav once again became the hero of this match for India. Surya had scored 61 runs in just 22 balls before being run out.
Suryakumar’s run out is also being discussed a lot on social media. Suryakumar also looked set to complete his second T20I century but a misunderstanding with Virat Kohli cost him his wicket. However, many people have expressed the opinion that it could have been better for India if Virat Kohli had sacrificed his wicket in this situation.
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In the beginning of the 19th over of India’s innings, Virat shot towards the covers and Suryakumar Yadav ran for a run. The ball went straight to Bavuma standing at cover, Virat saw it and refused to take a run. However, it was too late when Surya reached Kohli and Suryakumar was run out on a throw.
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After being run out in this way, Suryakumar left without expressing displeasure with Virat Kohli. During this, Virat Kohli also apologized to him. The video of this incident is going viral on social media and fans are asking why Virat did not sacrifice his wicket for Surya.
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.