New York [US], Following India's win over the United States in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, the former right-arm fast bowler lauded right-handed batsman Suryakumar Yadav after his brilliant batting performance at the Nassau International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. .

Suryakumar played an unbeaten inning of 50 runs in 49 balls with the help of two fours and sixes at a strike rate of 102.04 against the host team.

Speaking to ESPN Cricinfo, the fast bowler praised Suryakumar Yadav's performance in the match against America.

"Like any very good batsman, he understood the pace of the wicket. He understood what he had to do on such a wicket.And he knew that once he gets set, he can prepare himself to play whatever shots he wants to play in the end." About his innings and that's what he did today. A player like Surya Can't lose his wicket early and that's what he did today,'' Aaron said as quoted by ESPNcricinfo.

The fast bowler further said that the fans should appreciate the innings of Suryakumar that he played today.

“Dubey was struggling.If a new batsman had come after Surya had scored 20 runs in 28 balls, the new batsman would have come on a wicket on which he had no time at all. This would have been really bad news for India. So, people should really appreciate what Surya has done for India today. And to be honest, USA is not just a team, they have beaten Pakistan and they are bowling and batting really well at the moment,” the Indian cricketer added.Talking about the match, Indian captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and decided to bowl first. With the help of important innings from Nitish Kumar (27 from 23 balls, with the help of two fours and a six) and Steven Taylor (24 from 30 balls, with the help of two sixes), USA scored a struggling score of 110/8 in 20 overs. Did.

Arshdeep (4/9) and Hardik Pandya (2/14) were India's top bowlers. Akshar Patel also got one wicket.

Chasing the target of 111 runs, India lost captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli at single figures and Rishabh Pant (18 off 20 balls, a four and a six). India were struggling at 39/3 in 7.3 overs.Then, Suryakumar Yadav (50 from 49 balls, with two fours and two sixes) and Shivam Dubey (31* from 35 balls, with one four and one six) made a match-winning partnership of 72 runs for the fourth wicket.

Saurabh Netrawalkar (2/18) was the best bowler for the United States.

Arshdeep won the 'Player of the Match' award for his spell. India have reached the Super Eight stage of the tournament with three wins from three matches so far.