India vs. Australia, 2nd ODI: Suryakumar Yadav's Four Consecutive Sixes Steal The Show

In a thrilling second ODI showdown between India and Australia this past Sunday, Suryakumar Yadav delivered a spectacular performance that left fans in awe. During the 43rd over of the game, he decided to take on the bowling of his Mumbai Indians teammate, Cameron Green , and the result was a flurry of explosive sixes.

Suryakumar's onslaught began with a classic SKY shot that sent the first ball soaring over the deep backward square leg boundary. He continued in the same vein, launching a similar shot that cleared the fine-leg boundary with ease. Green attempted to adjust his line but erred outside the off stump, allowing Suryakumar to heave the ball over deep extra cover for yet another six. Undeterred, Green opted for a full-length delivery, only to witness the ball sailing over the deep mid-wicket fielder for a fourth consecutive six in the over.

Suryakumar Yadav's fearless batting display left Cameron Green bewildered , and it added significant momentum to India's innings. In the end, Suryakumar remained unbeaten at 72 runs off just 37 balls.

The partnership between Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer was equally remarkable, as they put together a scintillating 200-run stand in just 164 balls. Gill, who scored 104 off 97 balls, showcased his insatiable appetite for runs, while Iyer's composed century under pressure (105 off 90 balls) set the stage for India's imposing total of 399 for five. Skipper K L Rahul also contributed with 52 runs off 38 balls.

Rain interrupted the game twice, with Australia at 56 for two in nine overs. The revised target for Australia was set at 317 runs in 33 overs, but they struggled to keep pace and eventually finished at 217 all out in 28.2 overs. David Warner (53 off 39) and Sean Abbott (54 off 36) put up a valiant effort for Australia, with Warner even attempting to bat right-handed against R Ashwin, who took three wickets for 41 runs.

This series win, achieved without the presence of five key players in the Indian squad, serves as a significant boost for India as they prepare for the upcoming World Cup on home soil. The final game of the series, featuring a full-strength India squad, is scheduled to take place in Rajkot on Wednesday.