Kamal Ghorui
NEW DELHI: India captain Suryakumar Yadav believes his side has “ticked almost all the boxes” in the group stage, signalling confidence and momentum as they march into the Super 8s of the T20 World Cup after a hard-fought 17-run victory over the Netherlands.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Powered by Shivam Dube’s counter-attacking 66 off 31 balls, India recovered from early trouble to post 193 for six after opting to bat first. The Netherlands responded bravely but fell short at 176 for seven, handing India their fourth straight win and confirming their dominance atop Group A.
“I think we wanted to bat first. We went on to score 190 and then coming out, there was a little bit of dew, a little bit challenging for the bowlers, but all in all, at the end of the day, very happy,” Suryakumar said at the post-match presentation.The skipper stressed that the bigger satisfaction lay in the team’s overall progress. “You can say that we have ticked almost all the boxes, but even if you win, you learn something out of it. We have learned a few areas, we’ll go back, have a chat, and keep improving,” he added.
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India’s innings had been wobbling at 69 for three before Dube turned the tide, something Suryakumar said reflected the team’s depth and clarity. “We might be in a similar situation on the next day also. It’s very important for all the batters to understand what the responsibility is and how the wicket is playing. Later on, we have enough firepower… anyone can finish the game nicely.”He reserved special praise for Dube’s composure. “The way he batted in the middle overs, took pressure off everyone, and taking it to 190 on this wicket, I think it was a very good score,” he said.Another major positive, according to the captain, was India’s bowling flexibility. “Sometimes it’s a good headache to have. I have a lot of options in the middle. Whatever the wicket demands, they can chip in with a few overs.”With contributions flowing across departments, Suryakumar made it clear India’s Super 8s entry is not just qualification — it is a warning. “The contribution is almost coming from every single batter. Those small partnerships are what get you to a good score. I’m very happy with the way things are moving.”
