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Suryakumar Yadav was adjudged the ‘Player of the Match’ for his 39-ball 51 which helped us chase down 159 on a tricky surface.

It was his third half-century this season and arguably the best because it came in a winning cause, the team’s first of the season. And SKY felt he fulfilled his role perfectly.

“My job at no.3 was to take the game ahead from where Rohit left. I am very happy with the way things went. It was an important win and was a good atmosphere here. I have enjoyed batting at all positions but I love batting at no.3 because it allows me to pace my innings,” he said at the post-match presentation.

SKY also attended the post-match press conference and felt the win would boost the positive mood in the camp.

“This win will spread even more positivity. We were already enjoying each other’s company in the nets and at team dinners. It will help everyone learn going forward this season,” he stated.

Young Tilak Varma played another mature knock in the middle, sharing a crucial partnership with Surya and the senior batter was all praise for him.

“Tilak is a fantastic player. The way he works hard in the nets and wants to move ahead, it’s good to see someone like that. I am excited to watch him in the next few years,” he said.

SKY also addressed the funny moment in the middle with Yuzvendra Chahal when the latter appealed for an LBW which eventually did not come to fruition.

“It was just some sweet banter between Yuzi and me. He is a great bowler and I have enjoyed our battles,” chuckled SKY.

The mood in the squad is understandably upbeat and SKY assured us they will celebrate it.

“I never celebrate personal milestones, I am happy if the team wins. If I contribute in a loss, I will still consider it a collective failure. It is a positive day today, it is our first victory and we will definitely celebrate,” he concluded.

It was a wonderful, thrill-of-the-moment victory with a number of terrific performances and we hope this continues in the coming games, Paltan!