Suryakumar Yadav Takes the Ball to Defend 6 Runs in the Final Over

Indian cricket fans were on the edge of their seats as T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav took to bowl the 20th over in the match against Sri Lanka, who needed just 6 runs to secure victory. Suryakumar, who had not bowled a single delivery up to that point, delivered the final over of the 3rd T20I, conceding only 5 runs and pushing the game into a Super Over. His dramatic final-over performance quickly went viral, with fans also praising head coach Gautam Gambhir and declaring the start of a new era. 

With Ramesh Mendis and Kamindu Mendis at the crease, Sri Lanka required 6 runs to chase down India's target of 138 on Tuesday. However, Suryakumar pulled off a remarkable feat. Here’s how the over unfolded:

Ball 1: Dot

Ball 2: Kamindu Mendis Out

Ball 3: Maheesh Theekshana Out

Ball 4: 1 Run

Ball 5: 2 Runs

Ball 6: 2 Runs

Game-changing batting
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