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Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh lauded Suryakumar Yadav, stating that he is a 'better version' of the retired South African batter AB de Villiers after the match between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Surykumar smashed 52 runs off 19 balls, including five fours and four sixes, to help Mumbai chase 197 and win by seven wickets with 27 balls to spare.

"Suryakumar is in a different league. When Suryakumar Yadav shines, no one can survive. We have all seen AB de Villiers; unbelievable player! But when I see this guy, I think he is a better version of AB de Villiers. He has won more number of games for his franchise than anyone playing now in this format," Harbhajan told Star Sports.

The former off-spinner also said how he was glad that he is retired and does not have to face someone like Suryakumar.

"I have never seen someone dominating like the way Suryakumar does. Unbelievable. Where do you bowl to him? I am so glad I am not playing cricket now. At this age, where do you bowl to this guy?

"He has got an answer for every ball you bowl to him, whether it's wide yorker, bouncer. He can play sweep, pull, upper-cut and I don't know what else he can play. He is a different kind of a player."