After two straight losses at the toss, Team india captain Suryakumar Yadav finally had reason to smile — and celebrate. During the 3rd t20 international against Australia at Bellerive Oval in Hobart, Suryakumar won the toss and his reaction instantly became a viral moment among fans.
🎉 Finally, Luck Smiles on Suryakumar
In the first two matches of the series, Suryakumar had lost the toss, forcing india to chase under challenging conditions. But today, fortune favoured him.
The skipper was seen raising both hands in joy, sharing a big laugh with the presenters and even hugging his Australian counterpart Mitchell Marsh, who joined in the light-hearted moment.
“Finally! I got one!” Suryakumar was heard saying with a grin after winning the toss.
🤝 A Fun Moment Between Captains
The friendly exchange between Suryakumar Yadav and Mitchell Marsh drew smiles from everyone on the field. The two captains, who share a great rapport from IPL and international cricket, were seen embracing and laughing before heading back to their teams.
The camaraderie set a cheerful tone ahead of what promised to be a thrilling T20I clash between two power-packed sides.
🏟️ The Toss Outcome and Playing XI
After winning the toss, suryakumar yadav opted to bat first, saying the team wanted to “put runs on the board and challenge australia under lights.”
Key playing XI highlights:
· India: suryakumar yadav (C), Ruturaj Gaikwad, yashasvi jaiswal, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Axar Patel, ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, mukesh Kumar, Washington Sundar
· Australia: Mitchell Marsh (C), Travis Head, Tim David, Matthew Wade (WK), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Nathan Ellis, josh Inglis, Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa, Jason Behrendorff
🔥 Series Context: india Looking to Bounce Back
India entered the third T20I trailing 1–1 in the series, after a heavy defeat in the second game. The team aimed to bounce back strongly, especially after their bowlers struggled in the powerplay overs in the previous match.
Suryakumar emphasized that the team wanted to focus on execution and fielding, two areas that let them down earlier.
“We’ve been playing good cricket, just need to tighten up in crucial moments,” said the indian skipper before the start.
📸 Social Media Loves the ‘Toss Hug’ Moment
The playful hug between Suryakumar and Marsh instantly went viral on social media.
Fans flooded X (formerly Twitter) with memes and comments:
· “SKY finally wins something more important than the match — the toss!”
· “That Marsh hug was pure bromance!”
Cricket fans appreciated the sportsmanship and humour, reminding everyone that even intense rivals can share genuine moments of respect and fun.
🏏 The Stage Is Set
With the series evenly poised, the third T20I in Hobart is crucial for both sides.
For india, it’s about momentum and confidence ahead of the next two matches. For australia, it’s a chance to reclaim dominance with their aggressive batting lineup.
And for suryakumar yadav, it’s proof that sometimes — even a small victory like winning the toss — can lift team morale and set the tone for something bigger.
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