The partnership between captain Suryakumar Yadav and head coach Gautam Gambhir has solidified India's position as a dominant force in T20I cricket, securing their fifth consecutive bilateral series victory after defeating Australia 2-1. Although the final match at the Gabba was abandoned due to rain, the series win extends the duo's golden run, which also includes lifting the 2025 Asia Cup trophy.
Since taking charge after the 2024 T20 World Cup, the leadership pair has overseen series victories against Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, South Africa, and England, demonstrating tactical sharpness and a winning culture. Suryakumar Yadav praised the depth of the squad, particularly the bowling unit featuring Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Axar Patel

Best strike rate performers in 2025 season (batting specialists only: batters, all-rounders, wicketkeepers) for Mumbai Indians players
| Rank | Player | Team | strike-rate-2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | MI | 182.61 | |
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“Good headache to have — lots of players have been doing really well. Playing three strong teams — Australia, SA and NZ — going to be a great buildup before the 2026 T20 World Cup.”
Looking ahead, Suryakumar acknowledged the selection challenges, calling the abundance of talent a "good headache to have." With upcoming T20I series against South Africa and New Zealand scheduled before the 2026 T20 World Cup, the Indian team is well-positioned to fine-tune their combinations and defend their title on home soil.
“Good headache to have — lots of players have been doing really well. Playing three strong teams — Australia, SA and NZ — going to be a great buildup before the 2026 T20 World Cup.”
| #2 |
| MI |
| 167.92 |
| #3 | MI | 163.50 |
| #4 | MI | 150.97 |
| #5 | MI | 149.29 |