Suryakumar Yadav’s lean patch in T20Is continued on Friday. The IND vs SL clash in Dubai was the perfect opportunity for the Indian captain to get some runs under his belt in the Asia Cup 2025. However, the 33-year-old had yet another poor outing, extending his misery in the format in the last 12 months.
Captaincy affecting Suryakumar Yadav?
Suryakumar Yadav’s stocks as India’s best t20 batter have taken a hit over the last 12 months. Yadav has hit a lean patch even as the Men in Blue have soared to new heights in the format. In the last 12 months, Suryakumar has only one score in excess of 50, with his average of 16.92. His career average is a mighty 37.59, signaling the clear gap in how the runs have dried up for the former World No.1 batter.
On Friday, Surya scored 12 off 13 deliveries, struggling to rotate the strike or keep up with the tempo. He was caught plumb in front off Wanindu Hasaranga. Desperate to turn his fortunes around, the India captain reviewed the decision, but it was never in doubt. In the Asia Cup 2025, Surya has 71 runs in 5 innings. His strike of 107.57 is however a huge cause of concern.
Yadav’s returns for India pale in comparison to his record for the Mumbai Indians this season. In IPL 2025, the 33-year-old was awarded the MVP for carrying the MI batting line up on his shoulders. Surya scored more than 25 in each of his 16 innings in the tournament, breaking a world record.
It is important to note at Mumbai, Surya was a pure batter with Hardik Pandya captaining the side. Is the Indian captaincy affecting the 33-year-old’s form? While India’s record under the Mumbai batter has been exceptional, his own form is now troublesome.
As captain, Suryakumar Yadav averages just 26.20 in 28 matches. His strike is 154.16 is still eye catching, but the numbers pale in comparison to his stats as batter. In matches he is not a skipper, Suryakumar Yadav averages a staggering 43.40, striking at 168.17. The 33-year-old averaged a 50+ score every 3 innings, with that rising to 5 as captain.
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