T20 WC: Knew one batter had to bat till end on this wicket, says SKY after a match-winning 84* vs US (Image Source: IANS)
T20 World Cup: Coming into the home T20 World Cup as the defending champions, defending champions India are under pressure from the huge expectations for their third title. Though their preparations were top-notch with a 4-1 series win over New Zealand, injuries to Harshit Rana and Jasprit Bumrah's illness had doubled the pressure on skipper Suryakumar Yadav.
But the ice-cool Mumbai batter led from the front as he scored a majestic 84 not out, and with Mohammad Siraj bagging 3-29 to lead a superb effort by the bowlers, India defeated USA by 29 runs and started their campaign on a winning note.
But it was not easy, and the skipper said only he knew how much the pressure had piled on him.