In the thrilling conclusion of the South Africa series’ third T20I, Suryakumar Yadav stole the spotlight with an extraordinary performance, etching his name in the history books of T20I cricket. Stepping into the captain’s role in the absence of Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar delivered a stellar century, not only leading India to victory but also matching the T20I century records of Rohit Sharma and Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell.
Suryakumar Yadav: Fastest to Four Centuries:
Suryakumar Yadav’s impressive century in the South Africa series has propelled him to join the elite club of players with four T20I centuries. What makes this feat even more remarkable is that Yadav achieved it in just 57 innings, making him the fastest player to reach this milestone. His centuries have been a testament to his consistency and skill, with each of the four centuries coming in different cricketing arenas – England, New Zealand, India, and now South Africa.
Matching the Titans: Rohit Sharma and Glenn Maxwell:
With this century, Suryakumar Yadav now shares the record for the most T20I centuries with Indian skipper Rohit Sharma and Australian dynamo Glenn Maxwell. All three players boast four centuries each, showcasing their prowess in the shortest format of the game. What sets Yadav apart is the speed with which he achieved this milestone, adding another feather to his cap in an already illustrious career.
Surpassing Virat Kohli in T20I Sixes:
The dynamic Suryakumar Yadav isn’t just about centuries; he’s rewriting the record books in other aspects too. With a total of 123 sixes in T20 Internationals, he has now surpassed India’s run machine Virat Kohli, who has 117 maximums. Only Rohit Sharma, with 182 sixes, stands ahead of Yadav in the list of Indian players with the most T20I sixes.
Suryakumar Yadav’s stellar century in the South Africa series not only secured a victory for India but also etched his name alongside cricketing giants Rohit Sharma and Glenn Maxwell in the record books. The speed at which he achieved this feat and his consistency in scoring centuries across different countries make Suryakumar a force to be reckoned with in T20I cricket. As he continues to break barriers, cricket enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the next chapter in the remarkable journey of this rising star.
