India delivered a dominant all‑round performance, with the bowlers tightening the screws early before Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav finished the chase in spectacular fashion.
Bowlers Set the Tone
Jasprit Bumrah: 4 overs, 17 runs, 3 wickets
Ravi Bishnoi: 2 wickets for 18 runs
Hardik Pandya: 3 wickets for 23 runs
The trio dismantled the opposition lineup, keeping runs in check and striking at crucial moments.
Chase Begins with a Shock, Then Turns Ruthless
India lost Sanju Samson on the very first ball, but the early blow didn’t slow the momentum.
Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma counterattacked immediately, smashing 53 runs in just 3.2 overs.
Kishan hammered 28 off 13 balls before falling to a direct catch by Chapman.
That opening burst laid the foundation for a decisive victory.
Abhishek’s Blistering Fifty
Abhishek produced one of the fastest fifties by an Indian:
50 off 14 balls
5 fours and 4 sixes
It stands as the second‑fastest Indian T20I fifty, behind Yuvraj Singh’s iconic 12‑ball milestone.
Suryakumar Joins the Onslaught
At the other end, Suryakumar Yadav was equally destructive:
57 off 26 balls*
6 fours, 3 sixes
Unbeaten 102‑Run Stand Seals the Match Early
Abhishek and Suryakumar combined for a 102‑run unbeaten partnership off just 40 balls, wrapping up the chase before the drinks break.
Final Batting Figures
Abhishek Sharma: 68* (20 balls, 7 fours, 5 sixes)
Suryakumar Yadav: 57* (26 balls, 6 fours, 3 sixes)
India cruised to victory with overwhelming dominance in both departments.
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