In this tournament so far, Suryakumar has scored 196 runs in seven innings at an average of 32.66, including crucial half-centuries against the United States and Afghanistan. Since Kensington Oval has a short square boundary on one side, Suryakumar is expected to make the most of it.
“Excited about my role. I've always enjoyed it. Wind direction plays an important role here. Know what my strengths are and support myself. Deep down, it feels great knowing that I have a good record against South Africa, but I have to start again that day. (Last night's conversations) Sleep well, stay cool, stay hydrated,” Suryakumar said in a pre-match chat with the announcers.
With India playing in their third T20 World Cup final, Suryakumar admitted that there is pressure to play a big title clash. "Playing in the final is not easy. It is easy to say that it is just another game, there is pressure. But if there is no pressure, there is no fun."
Speaking on the Sky Sports Cricket broadcast, former England captain Nasser Hussain said that he hopes India wins the title clash and ends their 11-year trophy drought.
“India's batting line-up. His attack rhythm. Your spinners. They have all the bases covered. And a small advantage is that they played a match here in Barbados and South Africa didn't.”
"South Africa have lifted the burden of losing seven semi-finals and if the pressure can be lifted then it will move to India. India hasn't won a title in a long time. Despite all their resources and the players they have, they feel that It's time to win it and all of India will be waiting for them to win it."
Hussain also feels that talismanic batsman Virat Kohli should bat in his usual manner. Kohli has amassed just 75 runs in eight innings as an opener alongside captain Rohit Sharma. "He can be the glue that other players struggle with."
"He suffered batting on that tough New York pitch, and he's been in the nets trying to get into the rhythm of batting. If he bats for three or four overs, that moment comes back. And, at the end, in a big game, under pressure Who will India Kohli want?
“Excited about my role. I've always enjoyed it. Wind direction plays an important role here. Know what my strengths are and support myself. Deep down, it feels great knowing that I have a good record against South Africa, but I have to start again that day. (Last night's conversations) Sleep well, stay cool, stay hydrated,” Suryakumar said in a pre-match chat with the announcers.
With India playing in their third T20 World Cup final, Suryakumar admitted that there is pressure to play a big title clash. "Playing in the final is not easy. It is easy to say that it is just another game, there is pressure. But if there is no pressure, there is no fun."
Speaking on the Sky Sports Cricket broadcast, former England captain Nasser Hussain said that he hopes India wins the title clash and ends their 11-year trophy drought.
“India's batting line-up. His attack rhythm. Your spinners. They have all the bases covered. And a small advantage is that they played a match here in Barbados and South Africa didn't.”
"South Africa have lifted the burden of losing seven semi-finals and if the pressure can be lifted then it will move to India. India hasn't won a title in a long time. Despite all their resources and the players they have, they feel that It's time to win it and all of India will be waiting for them to win it."
Hussain also feels that talismanic batsman Virat Kohli should bat in his usual manner. Kohli has amassed just 75 runs in eight innings as an opener alongside captain Rohit Sharma. "He can be the glue that other players struggle with."
"He suffered batting on that tough New York pitch, and he's been in the nets trying to get into the rhythm of batting. If he bats for three or four overs, that moment comes back. And, at the end, in a big game, under pressure Who will India Kohli want?
