Suryakumar Yadav’s spectacular batting performance against Hong Kong on Wednesday in their Asia Cup match gave India the much-needed boost. Before the India star, who walked in at No. 4, hit six maximums and as many boundaries to lead the Men in Blue to a score of 192 for five, the bowlers had successfully contained the top-order. Gautam Gambhir, a former cricketer for India, claimed that Suryakumar is a better fit at No. 3 than Virat Kohli as a result of the batter’s remarkable performance. Watching Suryakumar’s response was definitely worthwhile
India got off to a strong start because to captain Rohit Sharma’s 13-ball 21 before the combination of KL The Hong Kong attack kept Rahul and Kohli in check as they scored 56 runs in the following 49 deliveries. India had just 94 for two when Rahul was dismissed in the 13th over, and they were looking at a modest total. However, Suryakumar’s incredible 26-ball 68 in the final seven overs gave India the perfect final score.
Impressed with his hitting, Gambhir told Star Sports during the post-match press conference that he believes Suryakumar is a stronger No. 3 batter in India’s T20I lineup than Kohli, who scored 59 runs off of 44 balls in the match against Hong Kong.
“Isiliye I feel agar Surya No.3 pe batting karta he toh zyada behetar rahega as compared to Virat Kohli,”he said as Suryakumar was seen making his way towards the India great and quietly stood beside him.