Suryakumar Yadav once again proved why he is one of the most electrifying batters in Indian cricket. The Mumbai star played a really good unbeaten knock for Triumphs Knights MNE in the T20 Mumbai 2026 tournament, at Wankhede Stadium on Monday. But honestly it wasn’t only the batting, his gesture after the match kinda stole the spotlight too , for real. Suryakumar made 72 not out off just 36 balls and steered Triumphs Knights MNE to a comfortable six-wicket win against MSC Maratha Royals. After he was picked as Player of the Match, he then decided to share that honour with teammate Sylvester D'Souza, who earlier delivered a game-changing bowling spell. That moment quickly became a big discussion among fans, and it also reflected that team-first vibe the seasoned batter usually brings in. Suryakumar gives credit to Sylvester D'Souza Before Suryakumar’s batting show, it was Sylvester D'Souza who built the base for the win with the ball. The pace bowler bowled an absolute standout spell and ended with figures of 5 wickets for 21 runs in just 3.5 overs. Because of that spell, Triumphs Knights MNE managed to skittle MSC Maratha Royals for 152 in 19.5 overs. Even after receiving the Player of the Match award, Suryakumar felt Sylvester should get equal credit for what he did. Speaking after the game, Suryakumar said: “I would like to dedicate my MOTM to Sylvester D’souza and share this award with him for his 5 wickets.” Fans immediately praised the remark, they liked how the captain seemed ready to acknowledge a teammate’s effort without hesitation. Also Read | 4 Teams That Could Target Suryakumar Yadav if He Leaves Mumbai Indians Ahead of IPL 2027 Sylvester’s five-wicket haul restricts Royals After winning the toss , Suryakumar opted to bowl first. The MSC Maratha Royals side struggled to keep a smooth rhythm throughout their innings. Chinmay Sutar top-scored for the Royals with 32 runs, before retiring out. Maxwell Swaminathan tried to steady things with 36 runs from 29 balls, while the skipper Siddhesh Lad added 24 runs. Still , regular wickets kept knocking the Royals back, so they couldn’t push for a higher total. Sylvester D'Souza stood out the most, removing important batters at exactly the right moments. Sagar Mishra also contributed nicely, picking up two wickets as the Royals were bowled out for 152. There was a point where the Royals looked like they might break the 170-run wall, but Sylvester’s spell changed everything , and gave the Knights the upper hand. Suryakumar and Goel finish the chase Chasing 153, Triumphs Knights MNE didn’t get the cleanest start. Yet, Nutan Kumar Goel along with Suryakumar Yadav took full control of the chase through a super partnership. Goel made a key knock, 56 runs off 42 balls. On the other side, Suryakumar kept the Wankhede crowd hooked with aggressive strokeplay. The right-handed batter launched 13 boundaries plus one six in his unbeaten 72. He finished at a strike rate of 200, and he didn’t give the bowlers any breathing space , basically. Together, they put on 103 runs, and the match tilted completely toward their team. With that, Triumphs Knights MNE reached the target in only 16 overs to grab a six-wicket win. This victory mattered a lot for the Knights, because it was their first win of the T20 Mumbai 2026 season, after they had lost their first three matches. So yes, while Suryakumar’s batting again reminded everyone about his class, his choice to share the Player of the Match award with Sylvester D'Souza showed how seriously he values teamwork. It was one of those nights where his leadership and sportsmanship were on display at Wankhede Stadium, pretty clearly.