A Suryakumar Yadav special wasn’t enough against the collective might of South Africa at a fiery Optus Stadium surface on Sunday night.

After Lungi Ngidi (4-29) had blasted India’s top order out in next to no time in the T20 World Cup Super 12 clash, Suryakumar showcased his adaptability and nous, batting with as much authority on the juiced-up strip with pace and steepling bounce as he would on far less demanding pitches.