IPL Suryakumar Yadav: Can World No 1 Batsman shine again in IPL 2023?
Published on: Feb 27, 2023 12:43 pm IST|Updated on: Feb 27, 2023 12:43 pm IST
Suryakumar Yadav, the Mumbai-based batsman, has made a name for himself as one of the top white-ball players in India with his consistent performances in the Indian Premier League (IPL). His knowledge of the Wankhede Stadium pitch has come in handy for the Mumbai Indians (MI), his current team, and he has made full use of the opportunities given to him.
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After being bought for INR 3.2 crore by MI in the 11th season of the IPL, Suryakumar impressed with his performances at the top of the order, scoring over 500 runs, including four fifties. MI’s decision to use him as an opener proved to be a game-changer for Suryakumar. He looked comfortable facing the new ball and handled the situation well. In the 2019 season, he was MI’s second-highest run-getter with 424 runs, and he outperformed himself in the 2020 season, scoring 480 runs at a strike rate of 145.
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His impressive performance in the IPL earned him a spot in India’s T20 International team, and he didn’t disappoint, smashing an impressive fifty on debut. With MI retaining him ahead of the auction, much of their success in the upcoming season will depend on how Suryakumar performs. In this blog, we will take a closer look at Suryakumar Yadav’s IPL journey and how he has established himself as a premium white-ball batsman in India.
| Year | Matches | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s | CT | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 8 | 1 | 303 | 68* | 43.29 | 208 | 145.67 | 0 | 3 | 23 | 16 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 14 | 0 | 317 | 82 | 22.64 | 221 | 143.43 | 0 | 2 | 40 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 16 | 3 | 480 | 79* | 40.00 | 331 | 145.01 | 0 | 4 | 61 | 11 | 8 | 0 |
| 2019 | 16 | 2 | 424 | 71* | 32.61 | 324 | 130.86 | 0 | 2 | 45 | 10 | 9 | 0 |
| 2018 | 14 | 0 | 512 | 72 | 36.57 | 384 | 133.33 | 0 | 4 | 61 | 16 | 8 | 0 |
| 2017 | 10 | 1 | 105 | 31 | 17.50 | 88 | 119.31 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 15 | 4 | 182 | 60 | 26.00 | 143 | 127.27 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | 13 | 4 | 157 | 46* | 17.44 | 113 | 138.93 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 0 |
| 2014 | 16 | 5 | 164 | 34 | 32.80 | 117 | 140.17 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 5 | 7 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 4 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2018, Yadav was bought back by the Mumbai Indians, and this proved to be a turning point in his career. He was given the role of opening the batting, and he made full use of the opportunity by scoring over 500 runs in the season, including four fifties. He played a crucial role in Mumbai’s success that year, and his performances earned him a spot in the Indian T20I squad.
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In the 2019 season, Yadav amassed 424 runs at an average of 32.61 and a strike rate of 130.86. He continued his good form in the 2020 season, where he scored 480 runs at a strike rate of 145.01, including four fifties. His consistent performances earned him a spot in the Indian squad for the Australia tour, where he made his international debut in the T20I series.
Today, Suryakumar Yadav is one of the most consistent performers in the IPL and a vital member of the Mumbai Indians. His rise to the top is a testament to his hard work and dedication to the game.
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