• Suryakumar Yadav hammered a sensational ton against South Africa in the third and final T20I.

  • India finished their innings on a mammoth score of 201/7 in the allotted 20 overs.

SA vs IND 2023: Fans erupt in joy as Suryakumar Yadav equals Rohit Sharma and Glenn Maxwell’s record for most T20I centuries
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In a scintillating display of power-hitting mastery, Suryakumar Yadav left cricket enthusiasts in awe as he blazed his way to a remarkable century during the third T20I between South Africa and India at the iconic New Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.

The cricketing world witnessed a momentous occasion as Suryakumar’s masterful innings saw him equal the T20I century record held by stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Glenn Maxwell, with all three boasting an impressive tally of four centuries each in the shortest format of the game.

India’s batting dominance and Suryakumar Yadav’s exploit

Asked to bat first, India set a formidable target of 201 for South Africa, powered by a stellar performance from their batters. Yashasvi Jaiswal provided a solid foundation, but it was Suryakumar who stole the show with a breathtaking knock of 100 runs off just 56 balls. His innings included a stunning array of shots, featuring seven fours and eight towering sixes, as he single-handedly dismantled the South African bowling attack.

A Record-equalling ton from India’s batting maestro

With this scorching century, Suryakumar etched his name in the record books by equaling the T20I century record held by Rohit and Maxwell. The trio now stands tall with four centuries each, showcasing their dominance and impact in the thrilling T20 format.

It is worth mentioning that Suryakumar’s rise in T20I cricket has been nothing short of phenomenal, and he currently holds the coveted no. 1 ranking among T20I batters, a testament to his consistency and prowess in the shortest format of the game.

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Fans erupt in joy

As Suryakumar reached the milestone, fans erupted in joy, celebrating the sheer brilliance of his innings. Social media platforms buzzed with praises for the stylish right-hander, with fans from all corners of the cricketing world hailing his extraordinary talent.

Here’s how Twitter reacted:

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