IND vs SA, T20 World Cup : ‘Worries about the teams he faces..’ Captain Surya’s statement on Abhishek Sharma’s poor form

Suryakumar Yadav’s commentary on Abhishek Sharma: T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 matches have started in The first Super 8 match will be played today at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The second match will be played between India and South Africa on Sunday, February 22. This match will be played at Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. Under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav, the Indian team is performing impressively in this tournament. Only, to the team Abhishek Sharmais concerned with the form of Opener Abhishek Sharma’s in-form captaincy Suryakumar Yadavhas commented.

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Salami is still a concern for India

The Indian team made the group (T20 World Cup 2026) Has performed brilliantly on stage. Both batting and bowling players have played their role responsibly. However, Abhishek Sharma’s three consecutive wickets in the opening slot has become the talk of the town. He is playing for the first time in the tournament and has failed to open his account in three innings so far. Even in the last game against the Netherlands, when he returned without a run, the frustration was evident on his face.

Commentary on Abhishek Sharma by Suryakumar Yadav

A day before the Super 8 match, skipper Suryakumar YadavAbhishek was asked about his form in the press conference. Then Surya replied with confidence. Surya says he is worried about those who worry about Abhishek. The real concern should be about the teams they face next. Surya also said that Abhishek performed brilliantly last year and now it is the responsibility of the team to support him. The captain’s statement makes it clear that the team management stands firmly behind the young batsman.

Sharma’s Stats Against South Africa

Abhishek SharmaTalking about his T20I record against South Africa, he has scored 200 runs at an average of 25 in 8 matches against this team. He also has a half-century to his name. Notably, his strike rate is 173.91, which reflects his aggressive style.

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Following is the playing eleven for both the teams

Indian Team: Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Akshar Patel, Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Verma, Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan, Shivam Dubey, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakraborty, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Rinku Singh, Mohammad Siraj.

South Africa Team: Aiden Markram (captain), Quinton de Kock, Dewald Brewis, David Miller, Marco Janssen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Mphaka, Lungi Ngidi, Jason Smith, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Enrich Nortje, Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton.