Suryakumar on Tilak Verma: The Indian cricket team beat South Africa by 11 runs in the third T20I match at Centurion. Tilak Verma became the hero of India’s victory. He scored the first century of his career. Tilak was honoured with the ‘Man of the Match’ award for his performance. He scored 107 runs in 56 balls. Tilak hit 8 fours and 7 sixes in this innings.
Team India scored 219 runs after losing 6 wickets in 20 overs on the strength of Tilak’s century. In reply, South Africa could only reach 208 runs with the loss of 7 wickets.
Suryakumar Yadav on Tilak Verma’s Stunning Performance
India took a 2-1 lead in the 4-match series with this win. Captain Suryakumar Yadav expressed his happiness after this victory of Team India. Also what did Tilak Verma request for the third match after the second? This was also publicly stated in front of everyone. What did the sun say? Let us find out.
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“I am very happy with this win. We played the quality of cricket that we discussed in our team meetings. We always encourage young players to play fearlessly, and that’s how we approach our practice sessions and play for the franchise,” said Suryakumar Yadav during the post-match presentation.
“What can I say about Tilak Verma? He approached me during the last T20I match and requested to bat in the third position. I told him, ‘It’s your day; go out there and play.’ I believe in his capabilities and know what he can achieve. I am very happy for Tilak. If he continues to bat at the third position, I’m confident he will succeed. I’m also delighted for his family.” Surya added.
India’s Playing XI:
- Suryakumar Yadav (C), Sanju Samson (WK), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Verma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Akshar Patel, Ramandeep Singh, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakraborty.
South Africa’s Playing XI:
- Aidan Markram (C), Ryan Rickelton, Reza Hendricks, Tristan Stubbs, Henrik Klaassen (WK), David Miller, Marco Janssen, Andile Simelane, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Lutho Sipamala.
