Former Indian opener Navjot Singh Sidhu has emphasized the importance of Suryakumar Yadav’s performance in India’s upcoming T20 World Cup Super 8 clash against Australia. According to Sidhu, Suryakumar’s ability to toy with the bowlers and fielders once he gets going makes him “one of the wonders of the cricketing world.” Sidhu believes that if Suryakumar scores a fifty, it’s almost impossible for India to lose the match, and that he has the potential to single-handedly win the game for India. Sidhu will be closely observing Suryakumar’s performance, as the cricketer has been in scintillating form, scoring 53 off 28 against Afghanistan in a previous game.
Sidhu recognizes that Suryakumar’s recent struggles against Bangladesh, where he managed only six runs, may have raised concerns about his form. However, he expects the cricketer to bounce back and dominate the Australian bowlers.
Suryakumar Yadav (Via Suryakumar Yadav/Twitter)
Sidhu’s attention will also be focused on Pat Cummins’ performance for Australia, stating that Cummins will need to have a top spell with the new ball to prevent India’s openers Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from giving their team a solid start. Cummins is fresh off a hat-trick and is known for his ability to make a significant impact on the game.
Sidhu opines that both Suryakumar and Cummins’ form is so good that their impact or lack of could be the difference between a win or a loss. The stakes are high, as a win for India would put immense pressure on Australia, who will need Afghanistan to topple Bangladesh to keep their hopes of making it to the T20 World Cup semifinals alive. With Suryakumar’s dominant form and Cummins’ impressive numbers, this clash promises to be an exciting and competitive match, with both teams looking to outdo each other in a high-stakes encounter.
