The cricketing world witnessed a momentous occasion as Suryakumar’s masterful innings saw him equal the T20I century record held by stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Glenn Maxwell, with all three boasting an impressive tally of four centuries each in the shortest format of the game.
India’s batting dominance and Suryakumar Yadav’s exploit
Asked to bat first, India set a formidable target of 201 for South Africa, powered by a stellar performance from their batters. Yashasvi Jaiswal provided a solid foundation, but it was Suryakumar who stole the show with a breathtaking knock of 100 runs off just 56 balls. His innings included a stunning array of shots, featuring seven fours and eight towering sixes, as he single-handedly dismantled the South African bowling attack.
A Record-equalling ton from India’s batting maestro
With this scorching century, Suryakumar etched his name in the record books by equaling the T20I century record held by Rohit and Maxwell. The trio now stands tall with four centuries each, showcasing their dominance and impact in the thrilling T20 format.
It is worth mentioning that Suryakumar’s rise in T20I cricket has been nothing short of phenomenal, and he currently holds the coveted no. 1 ranking among T20I batters, a testament to his consistency and prowess in the shortest format of the game.
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Fans erupt in joy
As Suryakumar reached the milestone, fans erupted in joy, celebrating the sheer brilliance of his innings. Social media platforms buzzed with praises for the stylish right-hander, with fans from all corners of the cricketing world hailing his extraordinary talent.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
It's not just a century; it's a statement from the No. 1 T20I batter.
SKYRO
Getty • #SuryakumarYadav #RohitSharma #SAvIND #SAvsIND #TeamIndia #BharatArmy #COTI
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— The Bharat Army (@thebharatarmy) December 14, 2023
Suryakumar Yadav is just the third man to score four hundreds in T20Is, after Rohit Sharma and Glenn Maxwell. #SKY #INDvSA
— Jamie Alter
Most T20i centuries:
Suryakumar Yadav – 4* (57 innings).
Glenn Maxwell – 4 (92 innings).
Rohit Sharma – 4 (140 innings).
– Sky, Big Show and the Hitman ruling…!!!pic.twitter.com/HGLRFjuiBR
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) December 14, 2023
Suryakumar Yadav is Not Only India's Greatest T20I Batter But He's The Greatest Ever To Play T20I Cricket
— Junaid Khan (@JunaidKhanation) December 14, 2023
Will forever support this man no matter the situation. Not only he is a great player but also a phenomenal captain#SuryakumarYadav #INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/4RpSqbgnBr
— Sam(@beingsalkatty) December 14, 2023
Indian Captains to score T20i centuries –
1.Rohit Sharma
2.Suryakumar Yadav
The Mumbai lobbypic.twitter.com/AUL73s3BW7
— Aryan 45
The greatest T20I batsman produced from INDIApic.twitter.com/4XCB7oTIJ8
— LEO (@BoyOfMasses) December 14, 2023
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