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‘With 7-8 batters… we want everyone to’: Suryakumar’s MESSAGE after India beat South Africa in 1st T20I
Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya's power-hitting guides India to a big win over South Africa in the 1st T20I in Cuttack.
Last Updated on - December 10, 2025 9:27 AM IST
Suryakumar Yadav Press Conference after 1st T20 vs South Africa
India skipper Suryakumar Yadav urged his teammates to remain on the fearless cricket path, and was happy to see the batting depth rescuing the team against South Africa in the first T20I here on Tuesday.
Hardik Pandya smashed a sparkling unbeaten 28-ball 59 as India posted 175 for six before bowling out South Africa for 74 in 12.3 overs for a 101-run win.
“I said at the toss that we were 50:50 but happy to bat. At 48 for 3 and to get 175, was great. We thought we would get to 160, but 175 was unbelievable,” Suryakumar said during the post-match presentation.
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India were 104 for five before making a recovery to post a fighting total.
“With 7-8 batters, there will be days when the other batters cover it up. We want everyone to be fearless and enjoy their batting,” he added.
Explaining Pandya’s absence from the powerplay bowling duties, the India skipper said: “I think Arshdeep and Bumrah were the perfect bowlers in the powerplay. Hardik coming back later on, him coming back from injury we had to take care of him.”
Returning to international cricket after recovering from a quadricep injury, Pandya smashed six fours and four sixes to lift India to 175 for six.
( With PTI Inputs )