Australia vs India: Suryakumar Yadav Reacts To Breaking The Toss-Loss Streak During 3rd T20I Match

Australia vs India 3rd T20I: India skipper Suryakumar Yadav reflected relief and satisfaction after his side clinched an important win in the five-match series by 5 wickets on Sunday. There was skepticism about whether Suryakumar is heading towards another toss loss at the Bellerive Oval. However, Suryakumar finally witnessed the breaking of the streak as he hugged the Australian captain, Mitchell Marsh, in excitement.

Indian spin all-rounder Washington Sundar scored a 23-ball 49, along with Arshdeep Singh's 3 for 35 helped India achieve the victory, which helped them level the series 1-1.

“Yes, it felt like we’d lost 19 or 20 tosses in a row, so it was great to break that streak. Winning the toss was important today, and I’m really happy with how the team performed,” he said at the post-match presentation ceremony.

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Sundar and Arshdeep, along with Jitesh Sharma, who hit an unbeaten 22 in his first T20I since January 2024, were drafted into the playing eleven for Sunday’s game, all of which paid off really well for India.

“Absolutely. Those guys were practising really hard and waiting for their chance. Washi (Washington Sundar) showed great flexibility, Jitesh contributed well, and Arshdeep was outstanding. It felt like the right combination tonight,” added Suryakumar.

He also praised the bowling partnership between Arshdeep and senior pacer JaspritBumrah. “Yes, they’re a fantastic pair - a bit like Shubman and Abhishek up top. Bumrah does his job quietly, keeps it tight, and Arshdeep capitalizes from the other end. Together, they’re a really lethal combination.”

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With the series now tied, Suryakumar said he now looks ahead to the fourth game, to be held at Bill Pippel Oval in Gold Coast on Thursday, with renewed optimism. “It’s set up beautifully. We’re heading to a new venue, so it’ll be a fresh challenge, but the boys are confident and enjoying their cricket.”

Inputs from IANS