In the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup final, India faced a challenging situation at 182 for 5 in 38 overs. KL Rahul held the crease with a score of 59 runs off 97 balls, while Suryakumar Yadav, entering the World Cup final, struggled to make an impact, managing only 1 run off 6 balls. The batting struggle continued as Josh Hazlewood induced an edge off the bat of Ravindra Jadeja, resulting in a caught-behind dismissal for 9 runs off 22 balls. India stood at 178/5 after 35.5 overs, emphasizing the significance of building a fighting first innings total in this titular contest.
As Suryakumar Yadav walked in to bat, the World Cup final presented him with a crucial opportunity to become a hero and contribute to India's total. Acknowledging the magnitude of the challenge, the entire nation expressed the hope that SKY would excel and rise to the occasion in this decisive contest, potentially shaping the course of India's performance in the World Cup final.