Suryakumar Yadav's explosive innings secures victory for India against West Indies in T20 clash

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Suryakumar Yadav's formidable 83 off 44 balls steered India to a resounding seven-wicket triumph over the West Indies in the third T20 match held on Tuesday. Despite the early departure of both Indian openers, Yadav's masterful performance propelled India to reach the target of 160 with a commanding total of 164/3 at the Providence Stadium, earning him the well-deserved title of the man of the match. During the post-match press conference, Yadav humbly shared his insights on his performance, stating, «I approached this match with the same mindset as always.

I went out there and allowed my instincts to guide me, and fortunately, everything aligned perfectly with my batting style.» When quizzed about a possible missed century, Yadav playfully corrected a reporter, stating, «Just to clarify, it would have been my fourth century. (laughs) On a serious note, personal milestones aren't my focus. Be it at 47 or 98, I tailor my approach to suit the team's requirements.

I focus on hitting sixes or fours as needed to assist the team.» With the looming ODI World Cup, Yadav candidly addressed his modest performances in the 50-over format. He acknowledged his relatively ordinary figures in the ODI series against the Windies, registering scores of 19, 24, and 35 in the three matches. Yadav's T20 record outshines his ODI statistics, and he acknowledged this discrepancy without hesitation.

In 26 ODIs, he has accumulated 511 runs at an average of 24.33. In 2023, his ODI performances have been less impressive, averaging only 14 runs across 10 matches. Speaking on the disparity, Yadav elaborated, «Our familiarity with T20 cricket has become second nature due to extensive exposure.