The challenges persist for Indian cricket team’s batter, Suryakumar Yadav, as his disappointing run of form continued during the gripping second T20I clash against West Indies in Guyana on Sunday. In an unfortunate turn of events, Suryakumar Yadav was run out for a mere 1 run due to a remarkable direct hit by West Indies’ Kyle Mayers.
The incident unfolded when Ishan Kishan played a delivery from Obed McCoy with a delicate touch and immediately signaled for a swift single. However, it was Kyle Mayers’ agile and lightning-fast reflexes at mid-wicket that stunned the crowd as he swiftly collected the ball and executed an impeccable direct hit. Although the on-field umpire decided to review the decision, the subsequent replays conclusively established Suryakumar Yadav’s dismissal, highlighting that he fell short of his crease, further extending his lean spell with the bat.
In this crucial encounter, Indian skipper Hardik Pandya won the toss and opted to bat first. West Indies, holding a 1-0 lead in the series following their hard-fought four-run victory over India in the first T20I, were looking to maintain their momentum.
Expressing his thoughts at the toss, Hardik Pandya stated, “We will bat first, the surface looks good. We will put a good score on the board. I do not think we did much wrong in the last game, we spoke about it and the focus is to learn and keep moving forward. When we face these totals, preserving wickets is crucial, as was evident in the previous game where we lost pivotal wickets at crucial junctures. We have a forced change. Kuldeep Yadav sustained a hand injury in the last game; although not severe, we are taking precautionary measures. Ravi Bishnoi will take his place.”
Rovman Powell, the West Indies skipper, echoed his sentiments, remarking, “The surface appears promising, and we anticipate its improvement as the day progresses. Our team demonstrated the ability to avoid losing wickets in clusters in the last game, which was an encouraging sight. As players, we are continuously evolving, striving to make the right choices, and enhancing our batting unit’s performance. We are sticking with the same playing XI.”
The lineups for both teams were as follows:
India (Playing XI):
- Ishan Kishan (w)
- Shubman Gill
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Tilak Varma
- Hardik Pandya (c)
- Sanju Samson
- Axar Patel
- Arshdeep Singh
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Mukesh Kumar
- Ravi Bishnoi
West Indies (Playing XI):
- Brandon King
- Kyle Mayers
- Johnson Charles
- Nicholas Pooran (w)
- Rovman Powell (c)
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Romario Shepherd
- Jason Holder
- Akeal Hosein
- Alzarri Joseph
- Obed McCoy
As the battle between India and West Indies intensified on the cricketing field, Suryakumar Yadav’s struggles with the bat persisted, while Kyle Mayers’ spectacular direct hit showcased the athleticism and precision that can turn the tide in these high-stakes encounters. The cricketing world eagerly anticipated the unfolding drama and subsequent outcomes of this enthralling T20I series.
