Suryakumar Yadav Opens Up On Heart-Stopping Boundary Line Catch, 'Felt Trophy Was Going Other Side'

In the India vs. South Africa T20 World Cup 2024 Final of David Miller on June 29, Saturday in Barbados, Suryakumar Yadav opened up on his match-winning catch. When Miller skied a full throw from Hardik Pandya towards Suryakumar on the first ball of the final over, Suryakumar, who was close to the boundary, was under the most pressure. Before the India batter made a stunning effort to ensure his side won the game, the ball appeared to be headed for the boundary line at one point.

Suryakumar Yadav Talks About His Match-Changing Catch

Suryakumar admitted in an exclusive interview with India Today that he initially had the impression that the "trophy was sailing over the boundary line" and into South Africa's hands when discussing the catch. The Indian star claimed that while he was taking the catch, he was attempting to control the items in his hands, and the wind also assisted him. Additionally, Suryakumar pointed out that during practice sessions, they have been making such catches.

'It Was feeling That India Is Losing' - Suryakumar

"Presently it's not difficult to say. However, around then, it seemed like a prize was cruising over the limit to the opposite side. However, in that particular instance, you do not believe that the ball will cross the boundary line and score a six. I tried whatever I could control. Additionally, wind was a favorable factor at the time, which somewhat assisted me. What's more, we have done a great deal of training meetings with our handling mentor and taken a ton of gets this way. So with regards to a game like this, our good judgment is vital," said Suryakumar.

Had Belief On Bumrah And Arshdeep

Suryakumar likewise expressed that there was a second when they felt the game was getting away from them. In any case, he had confidence that Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh can turn the game in support of themselves.

"I think this game is funny. It's a fabulous leveler and the game isn't done work the last ball is bowled. It was, I won't lie. At some second we felt there is hole between our triumph and their success. But in the back of your mind, you think about all the work you've done over the past two months and two years for the T20 World Cupin 2022. I had a belief that these guys can turn the game around," said Suryakumar.

India ultimately won the match by 7 runs to become 2-time T20 World Cup champions