Watch: Suryakumar Yadav teases Arshdeep Singh after India’s thrilling win over USA in T20 World Cup 2026

Indiaof 2026 T20 World Cup The campaign begins with a mixture of pressure, resilience and humor as the Men in Blue prevail over their opponents in thrilling fashion USA Held at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. While the game required composure on a challenging surface, here’s a candid post-game moment involving Suryakumar Yadav and Ardeep Singh This caught the attention of fans and quickly went viral.

India bounce back after shaky start against USA

When asked to bat first, India found it difficult to score runs on a pitch that had erratic grip and bounce. Early wickets and a sluggish field prevented the batsmen from having complete freedom to play, leaving the middle order with the responsibility of stabilizing the innings. Suryakumar shouldered the responsibility maturely, dominating the game while waiting for support from the opponent.

That support came in an unexpected but impactful form when Arshdeep came on in the 17th over. The left-arm pacer immediately showed fearless intent as India are still looking for momentum.

Brief cameo changes momentum

Ashdeep claimed victory with a bold move, raising his left-arm spinner Harmeet Singh Cleanly over his head for a boundary. The shot not only scored four runs but also injected confidence into India’s game. The 22-run stand between Suryakumar and Arshdeep resulted in just 14 deliveries but proved crucial in pushing India to a competitive total.

Although Ashdeep was sent off for 4 points, his aggressiveness had achieved its purpose. Suryakumar took full advantage of the momentum and hit two boundaries and hit a six in the next over to end the match strongly. His clinical and aggressive knock of 84 off 49 balls ensured that India maintained a consistent total in the match.

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Suryakumar Yadav jokingly teases Arshdeep Singh after India win

After the match, a video shared on social media showed the lighter side of the Indian players. Suryakumar responded to Arshdeep’s praise for his innings with humor and praised the pacer’s fearless mentality for changing the course of the game.

He jokingly said Arshdeep’s “incredible intentions” earned him the right to bat at No. 8, prompting laughter from his teammates and fans. The exchange resonated online and highlighted the deep camaraderie within the team.

“Thank you, Pudge. Our partnership was very strong and fun. You got a little bit of momentum out of yourself. You contributed. Your intentions were incredible. Your surprise from the world changed the game. You earned it by batting at number eight,” Suryakumar said.