Is Surya Kumar Yadav injured? MI batter seen limping during SRH clash

However, immediately after the match, Surya put to rest any concerns about his fitness. Surya explained that the discomfort he was feeling was due to fielding for 20 overs and then batting for the next 18 overs. It’s worth noting that Surya has mostly been used as an impact player this IPL season, meaning he hasn’t had to field and has only come to bat in most of the matches this season.

Speaking to the broadcasters after the match, Surya said, “I have done this after a long time. I fielded for 20 overs and batted for 18 overs, only tired (nothing else to worry about.) I feel it was the need of the hour for me. I went out to bat, needed someone to bat till the end. When the ball stopped seaming, I played all my shots that I practice in the nets. I feel the intent would have been the same, I would have definitely played in the same pattern,”

Hardik lauds Surya’s ‘unbelievable’ knock:

Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya was also impressed by Surya’s batting prowress against SRH, stating, “It’s unbelievable, the best part of SKY is that he puts the bowlers under pressure. It’s sheer confidence, his game has changed, is one of the best batters. He can change a game differently, lucky to have him (SKY) on our side,”

Surya Kumar Yadav struck an unbeaten century (102 off 51 balls) against SRH to help Mumbai Indians chase down a total of 174 runs in just under 18 overs. The win over SRH also helped MI keep their hopes of qualifying for the play-off stage alive.

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Published: 07 May 2024, 11:18 AM IST