IND vs AUS 3rd T20I Suryakumar Yadav hails special Ruturaj Gaikwad despite century in losing cause

India captain Suryakumar Yadav heaped praise on Ruturaj Gaikwad, calling him a special player following an unbeaten century against Australia at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati.

Gaikwad remained unbeaten on 123 runs off 57 deliveries, smashing 13 boundaries and seven sixes. However, his innings wasn’t enough to guide India to victory as Glenn Maxwell snatched the win from the hosts with a breath-taking century.

Speaking after the match, Suryakumar said his plan was to get Maxwell out, adding that Australia were always in the game with wickets in hand. Maxwell scored an unbeaten 104 off 48 deliveries to guide Australia to a 5-wicket win.

“Just to get Maxi (Maxwell) out quickly. I think that was the plan, but yeah, I mean, when you're defending 200-210 with so much dew I think you got to give something to the bowlers. They lost wickets early on, so they couldn't reach the end, but with the wickets in hand for them and then for 220, I think they were always in the game,” said Suryakumar.

A Glenn Maxwell special leads Australia to a crucial win in a thrilling run-chase ð#INDvAUS | ð: https://t.co/EH7foKCSti pic.twitter.com/OTqP2NdWBE — ICC (@ICC) November 28, 2023

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