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Suryakumar Yadav Blazes His Way To World Record-Equalling 4th T20I Ton, Faster Than Anyone Before

Star India batter and stand-in T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav on Thursday smashed his 4th T20I century equalling compatriot Rohit Sharma and Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell's record of most centuries in the format. Suryakumar accomplished this milestone during India's third and final T20I against South Africa at Johannesburg. The Indian skipper continued his incredible T20I run, scoring 100 in 56 balls. His knock consisted of seven fours and eight sixes and his runs came at a strike rate of 178.57.

India vs South Africa Live Score, 3rd T20I: Suryakumar Yadav In Pain, India Eye 2nd Wicket To Dominate Mighty SA

India vs South Africa, 3rd T20I, Live Updates: Mukesh Kumar has provide India with an early breakthrough as he dismissed Matthew Breetzke for four. Currently, Reeza Hendricks and Aiden Markram are standing unbeaten at the crease for South Africa in the chase of 202 against India.

Rohit Sharma Reveals His "Best Partnership"; It's Not With An Indian Cricketer. Suryakumar Yadav Reacts

India skipper Rohit Sharma has currently taken a break from cricket after the disappointing loss in the final of the ODI World Cup 2023 against Australia. He then went on to miss the five-match T20I series against Australia, followed by a white-ball series against South Africa. However, on a positive note, the 36-year-old batter and his wife Ritika Sajdeh are celebrating their eighth wedding anniversary on Wednesday. To celebrate their special day, Rohit shared some adorable images with Ritika, along with a sweet caption.

"We Were Not In The Mood To Eat...": Mohammed Shami Reveals How PM Narendra Modi Helped India Cope With World Cup Loss

Star pacer Mohammed Shami became the talk of the town after his heroics for Team India in the recently concluded ODI World Cup 2023. Despite missing out on the first four matches of the tournament, Shami emerged as the highest wicket-taker with a total of 24 scalps to his name. He also bagged the Player of the Tournament award for his stellar performance. Despite all this, Team India failed to lift the World Cup trophy as they lost against Australia in the summit clash.

Big Blow For India As Star Pacer's Chances To Play Against South Africa Looks Dim: Report

Senior pacer Mohammed Shami, who is recovering from an ankle injury, is racing against time to be fit for the Test series against South Africa, starting at Centurion on December 26. Though Shami was included in the Test squad that was announced on November 30, the 33-year-old's availability was subjected to his recovery after the treatment. In that context, PTI understands that Shami might not board the flight to South Africa along with other members of the Test squad such as captain Rohit Sharma, senior batter Virat Kohli, fellow pacer Jasprit Bumrah and others. They are scheduled to fly out to Johannesburg on Friday.

"Mohammed Siraj Will Bowl Much Worse Than This And Yet...": Gautam Gambhir's Blunt Take On Star Pacer

Former India batter Gautam Gambhir has thrown his weight behind pacer Mohammed Siraj after his poor outing in the second T20I against South Africa on Tuesday. Siraj conceded 14 runs in his first over, but made a strong decent comeback by giving away just 13 runs in his next two overs, including a wicket. Gambhir also expressed his disappointment over Arshdeep Singh's show in the match. The pacer leaked 31 runs in two overs, including 24 in his first over.

India's Predicted XI vs South Africa, 3rd T20I: Will The Management Persist With Arshdeep Singh?

Beaten in a rain-hit second T20I on Tuesday, India will look to level the three-match series as they take on South Africa in the third and final T20I at The Wanderers in Johannesburg. With KL Rahul set to take over the captaincy for the upcoming ODIs, Suryakumar Yadav will hope to bow out with a win. The focus will be on the Indian pacers after a difficult outing in Gqeberha. India are likely to make changes to their playing XI for the do-or-die contest. Shreyas Iyer and Ruturaj Gaikwad could return to with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Tilak Varma likely to sit out.

India Retain Asia Cup Squad, Uday Saharan Set To Lead In U-19 World Cup

Uday Saharan will be leading India in the Under-19 World Cup in South Africa next year, as the same side from the ongoing U-19 Asia Cup has been retained for the global showpiece beginning on January 19. The 19-year-old Punjab lad would also be leading the side during a tri-series in South Africa, also involving England, from December 29, with Saumy Kumar Pandey being his deputy.

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Suryakumar Yadav Blazes His Way To World Record-Equalling 4th T20I Ton, Faster Than Anyone Before

India vs South Africa Live Score, 3rd T20I: Suryakumar Yadav In Pain, India Eye 2nd Wicket To Dominate Mighty SA

Rohit Sharma Reveals His "Best Partnership"; It's Not With An Indian Cricketer. Suryakumar Yadav Reacts

"We Were Not In The Mood To Eat...": Mohammed Shami Reveals How PM Narendra Modi Helped India Cope With World Cup Loss

Big Blow For India As Star Pacer's Chances To Play Against South Africa Looks Dim: Report

"Mohammed Siraj Will Bowl Much Worse Than This And Yet...": Gautam Gambhir's Blunt Take On Star Pacer

India's Predicted XI vs South Africa, 3rd T20I: Will The Management Persist With Arshdeep Singh?

India Retain Asia Cup Squad, Uday Saharan Set To Lead In U-19 World Cup