In a remarkable display of skill and audacity, Mumbai Indians batter Suryakumar Yadav played an impossible shot during the match against Gujrat Titans in the IPL 2023. This shot left the audience in awe and gathered a priceless reaction from the legendary Indian batter Sachin Tendulkar.

Suryakumar Yadav, The top order batter of Mumbai Indians. He is known for his creative shots and stroke-playing ability. He has unique characteristics to play shots in the gaps. This showcased his extraordinary talent with an image that seemed to be impossible to execute. He put on a power-hitting display on Friday night. He slams Gujrat spinners all over the pitch to score his first IPL century. He reached the milestone in just 49 deliveries on the last delivery of the innings. 

How do you hit a cover drive but get it over third man for six?

We watched SKY do it here and still can't understand. What about you? 😵‍💫#IPLonJioCinema #MIvGT pic.twitter.com/kg9QU7jxuW

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As the ball sailed toward the boundary ropes, the entire stadium broke out into applause and amazement. However, it was legend Sachin;’s reaction that stole the show. All-time greatest player Sachin Tendulkar was seated in the VIP box, and his face lit up with a combination of surprise, and joy. Cameras on the ground quickly captured his priceless expression, which soon goes viral into the internet world. 

Tendulkar has already witnessed lots of lucrative shots in his career and played many himself, that day he witnessed a different shot from Suryakumar Yadav. His reaction to Yadav’s shot was evidence of his appreciation for the brilliance of the stroke. This was a brilliant moment when master blaster passed the light of respect and love for the game to the next generation.

The former Australian star Tom Moddy was astounded after seeing this shot. Andd shared a line “Seen 10 million balls, but never saw that”. He also adds he had never seen a batter to attempt anything similar in his entire life. “That particular ball, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a six hit over the third man with the vertical bat. I’ve seen hit with a horizontal bat, a cut shot going over the third man. I’ve never seen a six hit with a vertical bat off the middle of the bat; I’ve even seen a thick-edge fly. Never seen it before in my life! ” shared in a press conference.

On that Friday night Suryakumar played an exceptional knock on the ground that astounded the spectators as well as legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.