IND vs AUS 2022: "We are running out of superlatives"- Fans go gaga over Suryakumar Yadav's classy knock as Team India win the series

Team India wrapped up a sensational ninth consecutive series win under Rohit Sharma's captaincy as Suryakumar Yadav's dazzling knock helped them beat Australia in Hyderabad on Sunday.

The 32-year-old took just 36 balls for his 69 and played a truly remarkable innings in a must-win encounter. This would probably be a monkey off his back as he has often been found wanting in crunch games.

Virat Kohli also played his part with a responsible 64 and Hardik Pandya applied the finishing touches.

Fans on Twitter hailed Suryakumar Yadav for his match-winning performance and were also thrilled to see India continue their dominance in the bilateral T20I series.

Here are some of the reactions:

Vinesh Prabhu

@vlp1994

Surya Kumar Yadav made his debut in T20I just last year

It's not even been 2 years and he's already India's best batsman at the moment in that format and will just keep going. Already a T20

#INDvAUS

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Surya Kumar Yadav made his debut in T20I just last year

It's not even been 2 years and he's already India's best batsman at the moment in that format and will just keep going. Already a T20 🐐

#INDvAUS

The Joker (Perry's version)

@Jokeresque_

Some people wanted SKY out of team because he is a "non-clutch" player . He is the best in the country right now.

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Some people wanted SKY out of team because he is a "non-clutch" player 😭. He is the best in the country right now.

Mufaddal Vohra

@ImRohanSharma45

The benchmark for Batsmanship in T20 format !

Well Played Sky !

#SuryaKumarYadav
#INDvsAUST20I
#INDvsAUST20

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The benchmark for Batsmanship in T20 format !

Well Played Sky !

#SuryaKumarYadav
#INDvsAUST20I
#INDvsAUST20

https://t.co/7tAqdAn0oY

Johns.

@CricCrazyJohns

Rohit Sharma as a full-time captain:

Beat New Zealand 3-0 in T20
Beat West Indies 3-0 in ODI
Beat West Indies 3-0 in T20
Beat Sri Lanka 3-0 in T20
Beat Sri Lanka 2-0 in Tests
Beat England 2-1 in T20
Beat England 2-1 in ODI
Beat West Indies 3-1* in T20
Beat Australia 2-1 in T20

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Rohit Sharma as a full-time captain:

Beat New Zealand 3-0 in T20
Beat West Indies 3-0 in ODI
Beat West Indies 3-0 in T20
Beat Sri Lanka 3-0 in T20
Beat Sri Lanka 2-0 in Tests
Beat England 2-1 in T20
Beat England 2-1 in ODI
Beat West Indies 3-1* in T20
Beat Australia 2-1 in T20

Habil Ahmed

@hblahmed

Those wrists 🤤 twitter.com/BCCI/status/15…

BCCI

@BCCI

SKY dazzled & how!

ICYMI: Here's how he brought up his before being eventually dismissed for 69.

Don’t miss the LIVE coverage of the #INDvAUS match on @StarSportsIndia @surya_14kumar

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SKY dazzled & how! 🎇 🎇

ICYMI: Here's how he brought up his 5⃣0⃣ before being eventually dismissed for 69.

Don’t miss the LIVE coverage of the #INDvAUS match on @StarSportsIndia @surya_14kumar https://t.co/UVjsjSmKdC

Those wrists 🤤 twitter.com/BCCI/status/15…

ANSHUMAN🚩

@AvengerReturns

Surya Kumar's yadav is priceless here. 69 runs off 36 balls. Can't imagine the outcome if he wouldn't have played today. Thank you @surya_14kumar

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Surya Kumar's yadav is priceless here. 69 runs off 36 balls. Can't imagine the outcome if he wouldn't have played today. Thank you @surya_14kumar

Swept4SixTWEETS.🦋

@LoyalFanOfSKY11

Can we say "Brothers of Destruction"?
@surya_14kumar 🤝 @imVkohli
#CricketTwitter

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Can we say "Brothers of Destruction"?
@surya_14kumar 🤝 @imVkohli
#CricketTwitter https://t.co/gVjhUj3zVi

Dale Steyn

@DaleSteyn62

Someone’s hitting some form just before the WC…

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Someone’s hitting some form just before the WC…

Rahul

@Ra16814638Raj

If anyone gave me goosebumps except Rohit while Batting is only him .
We Are Running Out of Superlatives
#SKY

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If anyone gave me goosebumps except Rohit while Batting is only him 🙇.
We Are Running Out of Superlatives
#SKY https://t.co/bzu4Gw5Etj

CricRoyale

@cricroyale

SKY Bonkers mode ON !
If you want these atrocious shots then need to take the first ball dismissals like the last game.
Such players don’t complicate them this format.

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SKY Bonkers mode ON !
If you want these atrocious shots then need to take the first ball dismissals like the last game.
Such players don’t complicate them this format.

Mufaddal Vohra

@mufaddal_vohra

Trophy celebration from team India.

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Trophy celebration from team India. https://t.co/9A4Np8HTZP

CricketMAN2

@ImTanujSingh

Rohit Sharma's Instagram post.

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Rohit Sharma's Instagram post. https://t.co/iZDwxHoBql

𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒔

@Shebas_10dulkar

Suryakumar's all 50+ Scores SR in T20I

1) 183.87
2) 147.05
3) 155.00
4) 209.67
5) 212.72
6) 172.72
7) 261.53
8) 191.66*

#INDvAUS

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Suryakumar's all 50+ Scores SR in T20I

1) 183.87
2) 147.05
3) 155.00
4) 209.67
5) 212.72
6) 172.72
7) 261.53
8) 191.66*

#INDvAUS https://t.co/euqV7WCbGC

Abhishek Mukherjee

@ovshake42

India needed 187 in 120 balls.

SKY got 69 in 36.

The others needed 114 in 84 balls, at 8.14 an over. Without extras, 7.36.

This match should not have lasted this long.

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India needed 187 in 120 balls.

SKY got 69 in 36.

The others needed 114 in 84 balls, at 8.14 an over. Without extras, 7.36.

This match should not have lasted this long.

Amit Mishra

@MishiAmit

The bond between these two is beyond perfection. Fans should understand this. #IndvsAus

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The bond between these two is beyond perfection. Fans should understand this. #IndvsAus https://t.co/qtklkMUsDQ

Aakash Chopra

@cricketaakash

SKY is such a special player…owns the shortest format in his very unique style. #IndvAus

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SKY is such a special player…owns the shortest format in his very unique style. #IndvAus

Ian Raphael Bishop

@irbishi

Very good from India. Lots of batting intent in that India vs Australia contest. Great to watch. . Suryakumar Yadav (SKY) has to be one the most phenomenally versatile batsmen in this format.

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Very good from India. Lots of batting intent in that India vs Australia contest. Great to watch. . Suryakumar Yadav (SKY) has to be one the most phenomenally versatile batsmen in this format.

Kaygee18

@Kaygee1803

Suryakumar Yadav today :
36 balls
69 runs
5 fours
5 sixes
191 SR

Rizwan today :
67 balls
88 runs
9 fours
1 six
131 SR

ICC Rankings will tell you that Rizwan is better than SKY

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Suryakumar Yadav today :
36 balls
69 runs
5 fours
5 sixes
191 SR

Rizwan today :
67 balls
88 runs
9 fours
1 six
131 SR

ICC Rankings will tell you that Rizwan is better than SKY

Silly Point

@FarziCricketer

Didn't feel like this knock will end until the chase is over. Paisa vasool SKY.

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Didn't feel like this knock will end until the chase is over. Paisa vasool SKY.

Cricketwallah

@cricketwallah

In this format, SKY is wow, just wow!

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In this format, SKY is wow, just wow!

Brad Hogg

@Brad_Hogg

Much needed wicket for Australia but SKY is the number one batter I drop what I'm doing to watch. The entertainer. #INDVAUS

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Much needed wicket for Australia but SKY is the number one batter I drop what I'm doing to watch. The entertainer. #INDVAUS

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Suryakumar Yadav, Virat Kohli set the base for Team India

The hosts did lose both their openers inside four overs and it was a tricky phase as the powerplay was still on but there were also two new batters at the crease. However, Suryakumar Yadav hit the ground running by creaming his second delivery for a boundary.

The tempo at which 'SKY' batted helped Virat Kohli at the other end to raise his strike rate. The duo kept on chipping away with some crucial boundaries at regular intervals.

Yadav later went into beast mode, smashing Adam Zampa for a six over mid-wicket to bring up yet another T20I fifty. It looked like he would finish the game in a hurry, but his wicket probably came at the wrong time for Team India.

Kohli found it difficult to keep up with the required rate and, although Hardik Pandya got the occasional boundary, the hosts still needed 11 off 6 balls. It came down to 4 off 2 where anything could have happened.

But Pandya guided a wide yorker to the third man fence to get the winning runs. The relief on Rohit and Kohli's faces demonstrated how close the game had come in the end.

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