Watch: Suryakumar Yadav Supla shot during IND vs NED T20 World Cup 2026 Match 36

While the hosts and defending champions India were under pressure in their last group stage game of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 against the Netherlands, captain Suryakumar Yadav had an important role in handling the innings, which later experienced Shivam Dube's storm. During that crucial innings, the Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav hit an incredible six. 

India have already secured their place for the Super Eight stage in the tournament, as they will host Group 1, where they will face the challenges of South Africa, Zimbabwe, and the West Indies. On Wednesday night (February 18), in the last Group A fixture between India and the Netherlands, the Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav chose to bat first. 

Suryakumar Yadav's six ended India's boundary-less run for more than three overs

However, the Indian innings was under pressure, as the hosts were struggling at 69/3 in nine overs. There was a phase when the Men in Blue couldn't manage a boundary for 19 balls. Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav broke the shackles with an incredible six on the final ball of the 12th over. It was the key moment, as India slowly managed to make a comeback in the innings from there. 

Suryakumar Yadav scored crucial 34 runs

With two fours and one six, Suryakumar Yadav scored a crucial 34 runs off 28 balls. Moreover, he had a 30-run third-wicket partnership with Tilak Varma, who scored 31 off 27 balls. Meanwhile, the Indian skipper then had a 41-run fourth wicket partnership with the innings hero Shivam Dube, who later stretched the innings by scoring 66 off 31 balls with four fours and six sixes. 

Also, Hardik Pandya slammed three sixes to score 30 off 21 balls, as these crucial knocks helped India to manage the total of 193/6 in 20 overs.