- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi invoked the dialogue from Bhaag Milkha Bhaag ahead of the masterclass and reveals that Abhishek Sharma Vaibhav Sooryavanshi took inspiration from the iconic Bollywood film before delivering a match-winning 45 off 19 balls as India destroyed New Zealand’s total in record time.
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi invoked Bhaag Milkha Bhaag dialogue before master class, reveals Abhishek Sharma (Source: BCCI/X) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi took inspiration from Bollywood’s Bhaag Milkha Bhaag during the net session ahead of India’s third T20 international against New Zealand on October 27.
- The young opening batsman told Abhishek Sharma that he would proach the game with the same fearless aggression expressed in the film’s iconic dialogue.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi invoked the dialogue from Bhaag Milkha Bhaag ahead of the masterclass and reveals that Abhishek Sharma Vaibhav Sooryavanshi took inspiration from the iconic Bollywood film before delivering a match-winning 45 off 19 balls as India destroyed New Zealand’s total in record time.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi invoked Bhaag Milkha Bhaag dialogue before master class, reveals Abhishek Sharma (Source: BCCI/X) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi took inspiration from Bollywood’s Bhaag Milkha Bhaag during the net session ahead of India’s third T20 international against New Zealand on October 27. The young opening batsman told Abhishek Sharma that he would proach the game with the same fearless aggression expressed in the film’s iconic dialogue. Sooryavanshi’s words proved prophetic as he scored an attacking performance of 45 off just 19 balls, setting the tone for India’s record chase at the HNRY Stadium in Wellington.
Abhishek Sharma, who went on to post a sensational total of 113 from 38 deliveries, recalled the conversation with his opening partner and praised Sooryavanshi’s contribution to India’s six-wicket win. India reached New Zealand’s target of 199 in just 13.2 overs, with the opening pair showing a masterclass in aggressive batting. Talking about the game, Abhishek highlighted how Sooryavanshi’s fearless proach boosted the confidence of the entire team.
“Yesterday, Vaibhav told me something on the channels that I would be performing the same as I did in Milkha Singh’s film Bhag Milkha Bhag, dialogue ‘Bhaiya, khelunga bhi waise hi’,” Abhishek said in a video released by BCCI. How did Sooryavanshi’s aggressive actions set the tone for India’s persecution? The left-hander explained how Sooryavanshi’s aggressive intent from the first ball created momentum that continued throughout the innings.
Against New Zealand’s frontline fast bowlers, displaying that aggressiveness from the start proved crucial. Abhishek observed the impact from the non-striker’s side and noted how the aggressive proach enlivened the batting order. “If you’re chasing 200 or 190, his first ball, first over, is his main fastball.
And when you show such aggression as an opener. Because I was on the other side, so I saw that. On the first ball, the non-striker gets excited,” said Abhishek.
India’s opening stand of 133 runs dismantled New Zealand’s bowling attack with remarkable efficiency. The team reached an unbeaten score of 118 in the powerplay, the highest opening six overs record ever in men’s international T20 cricket. India scored 50 in just 2.2 overs, becoming the fastest team in the format to cross the 100-run mark in five overs.
“I consider Vaibhav a special mention. What he did today, I think, played a very crucial role today. So it depends on him,” said Abhishek.
What role did the opening partnership play in India’s record win? Abhishek praised the team’s selfless proach and particularly highlighted Sanju Samson’s willingness to adt his role after the start of the previous two innings. The atmosphere created by the entire team made the chase feasible for every batsman.
Samson’s character and flexibility set the tone for the collaborative effort that followed. “One more thing. Sanju Bhai opened the game.
We can see that everyone is altruistic. The atmosphere the team showed today. It should be easy for everyone,” said Abhishek.
Indian bowlers had restricted New Zealand to 198 for 3, with Daryl Mitchell scoring an unbeaten 89 off 52 balls. Despite Mitchell’s aggressive innings, the Indian bowling unit executed their plans effectively. Abhishek highlighted the contributions of Axar Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav and Nitish Kumar Reddy for their disciplined bowling.
“The way the bowlers have come back, especially Akshar Paaji, Bhuvi Paaji, Arsh, Prince and NK, who is an all-rounder. That’s why the total was low today. And we could play like that,” said Abhishek.
