India captain Suryakumar Yadav expressed relief at rediscovering his form prior to the Men’s T20 World Cup after clinching the Player of the Series title in India’s 4-1 triumph over New Zealand. Following a challenging 2025 without a fifty, Suryakumar bounced back with three half-centuries, notably a solid 63 in a 46-run victory against New Zealand at the Greenfield International Stadium. “It feels really good. It’s been a long year and a long wait for moments like this,” Suryakumar stated during the post-match presentation ceremony.
Reflecting on his struggles, Suryakumar humorously mentioned, “I think the sky wasn’t blue for a year (smiles). But that’s life. It’s part of the journey.” He credited his return to form to sticking to his routines and receiving valuable advice from close friends. Looking ahead to the T20 World Cup, Suryakumar emphasized the importance of analyzing their recent games and focusing on improvement before commencing their campaign.
Suryakumar also acknowledged New Zealand’s resilience in the final match, where they fell short by 46 runs in pursuit of India’s 271/5. He praised the opposition’s effort and highlighted the challenges faced by bowlers in the format. New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner found positives in the series despite the loss, emphasizing the learnings gained from playing against a strong team like India.
