Virat Kohli "Completely Blown Away" By Suryakumar Yadav's Fireworks vs Hong Kong In Asia Cup

Rohit Sharma-led India Team India progressed to the Super 4s stage of the ongoing Asia Cup on Wednesday after the side defeated Hong Kong by 40 runs. Suryakumar Yadav and Virat Kohli were the stars of the match as the duo put on an unbeaten stand of 98 runs for the third wicket. India were struggling at 94/2 at one stage in the 13th over, but Suryakumar completely changed the complexion of the game as he smashed an unbeaten 68 off just 26 balls, hitting 6 fours and 6 sixes. On the other hand, Kohli scored 59 off 44 as India posted 192/2 in 20 overs.

"It is my honour to interview SKY today who had played an outstanding knock today. A knock that I thoroughly enjoyed from the other end. He came in and completely changed the momentum of the game on a pitch that wasn't as easy as he made it look, to be honest," Kohli said in a video posted on the official website of BCCI.

Of two stellar knocks, a dominating partnership, mutual admirations & much more- Half-centurions @imVkohli & @surya_14kumar chat up after #TeamIndia's win against Hong Kong - by @ameyatilakFull interview #AsiaCup2022 https://t.co/Hyle2h3UBQ pic.twitter.com/39Ol62g2Qf

"Well done, it was a brilliant knock, I have seen so many from a distance when we play against each other in the IPL, or that being done to other teams when we play for India," he continued.

"But this was my first experience of watching it so closely. I was completely blown away," the former skipper exclaimed.

"I just want to understand when you walked out there, what was your mindset? You spoke to me that you already had planned something looking how the game was going so please explain that," he asked Suryakumar.

Answering Kohli's question, Suryakumar said: "Firstly, I like batting with him