[Watch] Suryakumar Yadav Silences His Critics, Slams Flamboyant 72* Vs Australia

SuryaKumar scores his fifty [AP]

In a thrilling encounter between cricket giants India and Australia, where the Aussies won the toss and opted to bowl first, it was India's star-studded batting lineup that once again took the center stage. This match was the second ODI of the series, and it was the perfect opportunity for India to assert their dominance, especially after winning the first ODI by 5 wickets.

The Holkar Stadium in Indore was the backdrop for another riveting clash, and it lived up to its reputation as a batting paradise. The Indian batsmen seemed determined to make a statement, and they did so in style.

The spotlight, on this particular day, was undoubtedly on the swashbuckling SuryaKumar Yadav. He walked in at number six in the 42nd over, following the dismissal of the Ishan Kishan.

What followed can only be described as a Surya storm. With breathtaking audacity and impeccable timing, SKY unleashed his wide array of strokes, notching up a blistering half-century in  24 balls. His innings was characterized by sheer aggression and breathtaking power-hitting.

The highlight of his innings came in the 44th over, when Yadav treated the fans to a spectacle of sixes. He mercilessly dispatched the Australian bowler, Cameron Green, for four colossal sixes in the same over.

Watch - SuryaKumar's slams Fifty against Australia

Suryakumar's innings was more than just a display of brute force; it was a statement of intent. The man who had faced criticism for his lacklustre performance against the same Australian team, where he had suffered the ignominy of three consecutive ducks, was now firmly back in the limelight.

With his bat raising to acknowledge the thunderous applause of the fans, 33-year-old seemed to be silencing his critics with each stroke. His newfound form has been a revelation for Indian cricket, and Australia must be rueing the day they dismissed him for those ducks in the previous ODI series.

Suryakumar Yadav's remarkable innings wasn't just about the number of runs he scored; it was a message to the world that he's here to stay. His strike rate of 194.59 was a testament to his aggressive intent and his ability to turn the game on its head. He eventually ended with an unbeaten 72 off just 37 deliveries.

India finished their innings at 399 for 5 wickets, which is the highest ODI total in India-Australia clashes.

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