‘Moment of the Match’: Twitter Lauds Suryakumar’s Stare at Virat
Suryakumar Yadav, who has been in amazing form in the ongoing tournament, once again turned out to be a hero for the Mumbai Indians during their five-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore in the latest IPL encounter.
On Wednesday, Mumbai chased down the 165-run target against RCB, riding on an unbeaten knock of 75 from Suryakumar to all but guarantee themselves a place in the playoffs in the Indian Premier League 2020.
During the course of his 42-ball innings, Suryakumar played many brilliant shots and earned rich praise from many former and current cricketers, including his stand-in captain Kieron Pollard and India's head coach Ravi Shastri.
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However, there was one moment during his knock which stood out. On the last ball of the 13th over, the 30-year-old hit Dale Steyn which went straight to Kohli standing at extra cover.
Following that, Kohli kept walking towards the crease while Suryakumar stood with a deadpan expression on his facing staring at the RCB skipper. Both players kept looking at each other before the Mumbai batsman just walked away to change the strike.
Netizens applauded Suryakumar for not saying anything and remain composed and just stare and let his bat do the talking. Here are some of the reactions:
Moment of the Match #SuryakumarYadav #Kohli #MIvsRCB pic.twitter.com/1bBTKKUSqu
— Feviyan Paulson (@feviyanpaulson2) October 28, 2020
That stare game between Suryakumar Yadav and Virat Kohli says it all He is on a mission ❤️ not getting selected has seriously affected him #SuryakumarYadav #Virat #kohli #surya #mi #RCB #MIvsRCB #IPL #BCCI #Australia #selectdugout @IPL @mipaltan pic.twitter.com/XnaMhzuLgg
— MANVENDRA SINGH (@manvendras1998) October 28, 2020
Yesterday loss virat. You are virat but never stand for other #ShameOnViratkohli #BCCIpolitics
Well done reply by bat great #SuryakumarYadav sir❣Never give up pic.twitter.com/Ce9vRdJvXg— Hemant_yadav_ji (@HemantyadavjiA1) October 29, 2020
"Na dhaan iruken la. Kavala padaadha, chill bro!"
As much I loved Suryakumar Yadav's strokeplay, I equally enjoyed the attitude he displayed on the field. Vera maari da SKY! pic.twitter.com/aYZW5LPb0d— Srini Mama (@SriniMaama16) October 28, 2020
Rohit with Indian youngster
Dhoni with Indian youngster
Kohli with Indian youngster (And he is captain of our national team)#RCBvMI pic.twitter.com/RTLj3PyaCQ— Aryan (@warriorizback_) October 28, 2020
Choose your Captain wisely#MIvsRCB pic.twitter.com/q99kq5AMbK
— S A ! $ H (@CricketSaish45) October 28, 2020
That stare, that damned stare
and clearly Suryakumar Yadav won it. You don't get to see any player especially an Indian giving it back to Kohli. Absolutely loved the confidence and cold aggression in that stare #RCBvsMI #MIvsRCB #SKY #SuryaKumarYadav #BCCIpolitics pic.twitter.com/0YVfm173RQ— Er. Dipanjan Chatterjee (@Dip_D_Rocker) October 28, 2020
Stare between Suryakumar Yadav and Virat Kohli, Sky looking frustrated for not getting picked and it was visible in his expressions. pic.twitter.com/sZY3lMnlxx
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 28, 2020
silently today..
Suryakumar yadav showed to virat that
What actually he is capable of.
Well played @surya_14kumar#MIvsRCB @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/p8ATPbjVeC— Somesh Tanawade (@SomeshTanawade) October 28, 2020
Earlier, after reaching his half-century, Suryakumar came out with rather subdued celebrations. Even after hitting the winning runs, he came out with the 'don't worry I'm there' gesture towards the Mumbai Indians dugout.
Suryakumar has not been selected in any of the three squads for India’s upcoming tour of Australia, something which has irked many fans and cricketers.
After the match, Pollard said Suryakumar will soon be rewarded with an India call-up.
"Deep down inside he must be very, very disappointed to not have donned the blue for India. He just keeps getting better. Again as an individual if you keep staying consistent, you will be rewarded. Nothing happens before its time," Pollard said at the post-match presentation.
"Surya namaskar. Stay strong and patient Suryakumar Yadav #MIvsRCB," Shastri had tweeted after the match.
Surya namaskar . Stay strong and patient @surya_14kumar #MIvsRCB pic.twitter.com/oJEJhekwpC
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) October 28, 2020
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