after Indiawon by 72 runs zimbabwe on thursday, cricket icon Yuvraj Singh Social media taken to celebrate India’s outstanding performing artistes t20 world cup 2026 Semi-final hopes alive. In a series of heartfelt Instagram stories, the great all-rounder highlighted key contributions Abhishek Sharma, Hardik PandyaAnd Arshdeep SinghWhose collective brilliance propelled India to a record-breaking total and a clinical defensive performance at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Let the bat do the talking: Abhishek Sharma’s return to form
Abhishek, who had struggled earlier in the tournament, rediscovered his rhythm by scoring a blistering 55 off just 30 balls. His innings, which included four fours and four sky-scraping sixes, gave India the early momentum it desperately needed in its quest for victory. Yuvraj, the young left-hander’s long-time mentor, immediately noticed the balance behind the performance. Yuvraj shared Sharma’s mid-stroke shot and said: “The best conversations happen when you let the bat do all the talking! Good innings sir Abhishek, keep it up!”
Complete Control: Hardik Pandya’s Death Over Masterclass
Pandya cemented his reputation as one of the world’s premier finishers by scoring an unbeaten 50 off just 23 balls. His explosive innings – which included four sixes – helped India post a mammoth total of 256/4, the highest score of the tournament so far and the second highest in T20 World Cup history. Recognizing Pandya’s ability to dominate in the final overs, Yuvraj posted a picture of the all-rounder connecting with a powerful hit and captioned it: “Brilliant power-hitting and in complete control! Finishing the innings in style”
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Triple happiness: Arshdeep Singh’s clinical bowling
While India’s batsmen set the stage, Arshdeep Singh ensured that the defense was equally relentless. The left-arm fast bowler was the best bowler, taking 3 wickets for 24 runs in his four overs. Arshdeep’s ability to strike at crucial moments – including the crucial wicket of Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza – effectively derailed the chase. Yuvraj celebrated the fast bowler’s “triple delight” with a celebratory story: “Triple joy for the fast bowler! Striking at the right time and maintaining the pressure”
With this emphatic win, India are now through to the virtual quarter-finals against West Indies on Sunday.
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