NEW DELHI: Following India's commanding 20-run victory over Australia in the fourth T20I at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur, 'Men in Blue' skipper Suryakumar Yadav lauded his team's character and fearless approach in sealing the win.
During the post-match presentation, Suryakumar shared insights into the team's mindset, stating, "Boys showed character, and that was most important for us. We spoke in the meeting before the game to go out and express yourself and be fearless."
The skipper emphasised the importance of playing without inhibitions, urging his players to showcase their skills on the field.
Suryakumar reserved special praise for spinner Axar Patel, describing his performance as "unbelievable."
"I always love putting Axar under pressure and the way he bowled was unbelievable," Suryakumar said.
"The plan (during the death overs) was to go for the yorkers and then see what happens," Suryakumar added.
1/10:Rinku, spinners help India clinch T20I series against Australia
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2/10:Rinku Singh's quickfire 46
India posted a competitive 174/9 thanks to Rinku's 29-ball 46 blitz, despite late strikes by the Australian fast bowlers after the tourists elected to field first in Raipur.PTI
3/10:Axar Patel's apin attack
Axar returned figures of 3-16 with his left-arm spin as the hosts kept down Australia to 154/7 to take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series.ANI
4/10:Suryakumar's captaincy debut
Suryakumar Yadav led the team to victory in his first series as captain, displaying excellent leadership skills.AP
5/10:Ravi Bishnoi's impactful bowling
Leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi struck on his first delivery as he bowled Josh Philippe, for eight, and finished with figures of 1-17.PTI
6/10:Australia's late strikes
Ben Dwarshuis took two wickets in the 19th over and Jason Behrendorff also struck twice in the next over to deny Rinku his fifty and check India's surge.PTI
7/10:Matthew Wade's resilient innings
Skipper Matthew Wade's valiant innings of 36 not out was not enough to save Australia from defeat.AFP
8/10:Key partnership for India
Rinku Singh's partnerships, including a crucial 56-run stand with Jitesh Sharma, played a vital role in India's total.AP
9/10:Australia's WC stars absent
Australia missed the presence of their ODI World Cup stars, including Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis.AP
10/10:Final T20I in Bengaluru
The fifth and final T20I match between India and Australia will take place in Bengaluru on Sunday.APIn the match, Rinku Singh and Jitesh Sharma's solid 56-run partnership in the first innings propelled India to a competitive total of 174. In response, Aussie skipper Matthew Wade stood out with 36 from 23 balls, but they fell short in the run chase.
Axar Patel was named the 'Player of the Match' for his exceptional performance, bagging three wickets while conceding only 16 runs. Deepak Chahar's two-wicket contribution further solidified India's triumph, securing their third win in the series.
With the series firmly in their grasp, 'Men in Blue' continue to showcase their prowess in T20I cricket, leaving fans eager for the next encounter.
(With inputs from ANI)
