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India‘s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign began with a mix of pressure, resilience, and humour as the Men in Blue registered a thrilling win over the USA at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. While the match demanded composure on a challenging surface, it was a candid post-match moment involving Suryakumar Yadav and Arshdeep Singh that caught fans’ attention and quickly went viral.
India recover after shaky start against USA
Asked to bat first, India found scoring difficult on a pitch that offered grip and inconsistent bounce. Early wickets and a sluggish outfield prevented the batters from playing with complete freedom, putting the onus on the middle order to stabilise the innings. Suryakumar shouldered the responsibility with maturity, anchoring the innings while waiting for support from the other end.
That support arrived in an unexpected yet impactful form when Arshdeep walked in during the 17th over. With India still searching for momentum, the left-arm pacer showed fearless intent straightaway.
Brief cameo that shifted momentum
Arshdeep announced himself with a daring stroke, lifting left-arm spinner Harmeet Singh cleanly over his head for a boundary. The shot not only fetched four runs but also injected belief into India’s innings. The 22-run stand between Suryakumar and Arshdeep came off just 14 deliveries and proved vital in pushing India towards a competitive total.
Although Arshdeep was dismissed for 4, his aggression had already served its purpose. Suryakumar capitalised on the momentum, striking two boundaries and a six in the following overs to finish strongly. His composed yet attacking knock of 84 off 49 balls ensured India posted a total that kept them firmly in the contest.
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Suryakumar Yadav’s playfully teases Arshdeep Singh after India’s win
After the match, a video shared on social media showcased the lighter side of Indian players. Suryakumar, responding to Arshdeep’s praise for his innings, returned the compliment with humour, crediting the pacer’s fearless mindset for changing the course of the game.
He jokingly remarked that Arshdeep’s “unbelievable intent” had earned him the right to bat at No.8, drawing laughter from teammates and fans alike. The exchange struck a chord online, underlining the strong camaraderie within the squad.
“Thank you, paaji. Partnership ekdam tagdi rahi, maza aa gaya. Aapse thoda sa motivation mila tujhe. Aapne hee contribute kiya. Intent aapka unbelievable tha. Jahan se aapne chaunka maara udhar se hee game change ho gaya. Aapne earn kar liya batting No.8 par,” said Suryakumar.
Here’s the video:
Pata hain hum match kahan jeete? 😂#INDvUSA #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/L0STkAm68O
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) February 7, 2026
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