ICC Twenty20 World Cup | Dugout can really be at ease when he is batting, says Rohit on Suryakumar

Suryakumar reaffirmed his status as the world's number one T20 batter with another magnificent effort

Indian captain Rohit Sharma on November 6, 2022 said his "dugout can really be at ease" when Suryakumar Kumar is in the middle playing astonishing shots.

Suryakumar reaffirmed his status as the world's number one T20 batter with another magnificent effort as India crushed Zimbabwe by 71 runs to set up a T20 World Cup semifinal date with England.

"The dugout can really be at ease when he bats, and he's shown a lot of composure when he's batted. We expected this from him, and he's gone from strength to strength," Rohit said at the post-match presentation ceremony.

Suryakumar blasted an unbeaten 61 from 25 balls after KL Rahul set it up with a brisk fifty.

In reply to India's 186 for five, Zimbabwe were bowled out for 115 in 17.2 overs.

"What SKY is doing for the team is remarkable, just coming out there, playing that way, taking the pressure off the others. We know his ability, and it allows the guy at the other end to take his time," Rohit added.

Zimbabwe's batting depth was never enough to challenge the Indian bowlers with Ravichandran Ashwin (3/22) enjoying a good day at the office. In fact, all the other Indian bowlers were among wickets in one of the most lopsided games of this global event.