Suryakumar Yadav praises Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma after 4th T20I win
Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma anchored the innings during the powerplay, putting on a 56-run opening partnership off 40 balls. India secured a 48-run victory against Australia at the Carrara Oval in the 4th T20I, taking a 2-1 lead in the series and ensuring they won't lose the series with one match remaining.
[translate:Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma] were key in setting up the innings, with Gill scoring the highest for India — 46 runs off 39 balls.
"I feel credit goes to all the batters. The way Shubman and Abhishek started, they knew this was not a 200-220 wicket. It was a complete team effort from the batters," said Suryakumar Yadav during the post-match presentation.
Yadav highlighted the team’s collective effort, especially the bowling. Australia was all out for 119 runs while chasing a target of 168.
"The messages from outside were also clear. Me and Gauti (Gautam Gambhir) bhai, we are on the same page. There was a little dew but the bowlers adapted quickly," Yadav added.
The 35-year-old captain appreciated the value of all-rounders like Shivam Dube and Axar Patel who contributed crucial overs and wickets. Both Dube and Patel took 2 wickets each for 20 runs, helping India gain early breakthroughs and steer the team towards victory.
Author’s summary: Suryakumar Yadav lauds the team’s unity and strategic adaptability, highlighting the critical roles of Gill, Sharma, and all-rounders in India's strong 4th T20I win over Australia.
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