In a post-match revelation that added spice to India’s seven-wicket demolition of New Zealand in the second T20I, captain Suryakumar Yadav shared how he navigated a moment of discord with opener Ishan Kishan.
Powerplay tensions brewed as Ishan refused to yield the strike, irking Suryakumar. ‘I got a little angry because he wasn’t giving me the strike during the powerplay,’ he said candidly. ‘But then I grasped the bigger picture.’
Ishan’s lunch-fueled blitz – joked about by SKY – turned the game on its head, racing from 6/2 to powerplay riches. Suryakumar then unleashed, smashing 82* off 37 with fireworks aplenty, forging key stands of 122 and 81*.
Delving into his purple patch, Suryakumar highlighted rigorous practice and team effort. ‘Bowlers were phenomenal, pulling back from NZ’s strong platform. The vibe in camp is electric, and I want it to stay that way.’
Trailing 0-2, Mitchell Santner scored a gritty 47* but admitted India’s batting prowess overwhelmed them. ‘Maybe we need 300 against them,’ he reflected, noting the flat pitch, fast outfield, and dew challenges for spinners. The series promises more fireworks ahead.