Record Alert! Suryakumar Yadav Smashes 56-Ball 100 During 3rd T20I Vs SA

JOHANNESBURG: In the crucial 3rd T20I against South Africa in Johannesburg on December 12, Suryakumar Yadav, the captain of the Indian cricket team, played a pivotal role, showcasing his leadership and batting prowess.

Leading by example, he notched up his fourth century in T20 international cricket, reaffirming his position as the top-ranked batter in the International Cricket Council’s T20I rankings.

Suryakumar’s remarkable century, achieved in just 55 balls, demonstrated his ability to thrive under pressure at the New Wanderers Stadium. With an impressive display of power-hitting, he smashed 8 sixes and 7 boundaries, reaching the three-figure mark in the 19th over of the Indian innings.

Unfazed by the responsibilities of captaincy, Suryakumar Yadav had earlier scored a quick 56 in the second T20I, setting the stage for his exceptional performance in the series decider. From launching a six over fine-leg to anchoring the innings till the end, Suryakumar exhibited composure and determination.

In this extraordinary innings, Suryakumar Yadav joined an elite club by equalling the world record for the most T20I centuries, sharing the feat with Rohit Sharma and Glenn Maxwell.

Leading the chart for most T20I hundreds:

• Glenn Maxwell: 4 (2016 to 2023)
• Rohit Sharma: 4 (2015 to 2018)
• Suryakumar Yadav: 4 (2022 to 2023)
• Babar Azam: 3 (2021 to 2023)
• Aaron Finch: 2 (2013 to 2018)

Furthermore, Suryakumar became the fifth batsman to score a T20I hundred in South Africa, joining the likes of Chris Gayle, Babar Azam, Martin Guptill, and Johnson Charles.

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Notably, Suryakumar Yadav has been leading the T20I side in recent weeks due to the absence of regular captain Rohit Sharma and the injury to Hardik Pandya.

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