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Chasing SRH’s 173 for 8, MI was in trouble for 3 for 31, but Surya fought back and posted a 51-ball 102 not out, including 12 fours and 6 sixes, with his 360 bowling deflated SRH’s bowling.
Earlier in SRH’s innings, MI captain Hardik Pandya (3 for 31) and veteran Piyush Chawla (3 for 33) were on top of the bowling charts Leading the way, 3 wickets each restricted the visitors, who could only reach a competitive total thanks to opener Travis Head’s 48 runs. Cummins’ 17-ball cameo of 35 not out.
The commentators were in awe of Suriya’s batting skills in T20 as he completed his century with a match-winning six off the second ball of the 17th over.
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“It took me a long time to do this,” Surya said in his post-match speech. “I played 20 overs, batted 18 overs, and was just tired.”
Captain Hardik said the sound of Surya’s knocks was “unbelievable”.
“It’s unbelievable! The best thing the Sky has ever done is he puts pressure on pitchers. It’s pure confidence… He can change the game in different ways. We’re lucky to have him around us, “Hardik said after the game.
While Mumbai’s playoff hopes only exist mathematically in the ongoing IPL, Surya’s litmus test will be T20 World Cup Starting June 2, in the United States and the West Indies.
If MI does not make it to the playoffs, Surya will have time to rest and refocus for the high-stakes T20 tournament, where India will play Ireland in the group stage in New York on June 5, followed by the big game on June 9 against Pakistan at the same venue.
The other two teams in India’s group are the United States and Canada.
