India vs South Africa: Suryakumar Yadav hits joint 2nd-fastest T20I fifty by an Indian batter

India vs South Africa: Suryakumar Yadav hit 4 sixes and 5 boundaries for his 18-ball fifty during the second T20I against South Africa in Dubai.

Suryakumar Yadav set the stage on fire at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Sunday as he hit an 18-ball 50 against South Africa to hit the joint-fastest T20I fifty by an Indian batter. Suryakumar hit 4 sixes and 5 boundaries as he and Virat Kohli took the South Africa attack to the cleaners on Sunday. Suryakumar departed after scoring 61 off 22 deliveries.

India vs South Africa, 2nd T20I: Live Score and Updates

Fastest fifties for India

Yuvraj Singh - 12 balls KL Rahul - 18 balls Suryakumar Yadav - 12 balls

Suryakumar also became the third fastest Indian batter to go past the 1000-run mark in the shortest format of the game in Guwahati. Suryakumar reached the landmark during the second T20I against South Africa when he crossed the 24-run mark in Guwahati on October 2. He has been an unstoppable beast since he made his international debut in 2021 following a few highly successful Indian Premier League seasons. Suryakumar, who first showed potential in 2021, has substantially improved and is currently the player who scores the most runs in the shortest format in 2022.

Suryakumar is referred to as India's Mr. 360 because of his easy sweep shots, superb wrist work, and capacity to knock the ball all over the field and find openings. Due to his abilities and drive to accomplish the ideal finishing, his admirers have compared him to players like the illustrious Australian cricketer Michael Bevan and the great South African batsman AB De Villiers.