Suryakumar Yadav Returns to Vintage Best, Dominates New Zealand Series After Challenging 2025 Season
Suryakumar Yadav, the Mumbai Indians star and India captain, has emphatically silenced critics regarding his recent batting struggles by dominating the recent T20I series against New Zealand. After admitting he was "out of runs" rather than "out of form," Yadav delivered a vintage performance, finishing as the highest run-getter of the five-match series.
The aggressive right-hander amassed 242 runs across five innings, maintaining a phenomenal average of over 80 and a blistering strike rate of 196.74, including three crucial fifty-plus scores. This performance marks a significant turnaround for the 35-year-old, who endured a challenging 2025 season where he managed only 218 runs across 19 innings without a single half-century.
His return to peak rhythm is a major boost for India ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026, where he will lead the side. By securing the Player of the Series award and demonstrating his ability to anchor and accelerate the innings, Suryakumar Yadav has confirmed his status as one of the most feared T20 batters globally, providing Mumbai Indians fans with immense confidence heading into the next IPL season.
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“I am not out of form, just out of runs”
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Leading Run Scorers - IPL 2025
Top run-getters in the 2025 IPL season
| Select | Rank | Player | Team | run-scorers |
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#1 | Gujarat Titans | 759 runs | ||
| #2 | Mumbai Indians | 717 runs | ||
#3 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 657 runs | ||
| #4 | Gujarat Titans | 650 runs | ||
| #5 | Punjab Kings | 604 runs |
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Best Bowling Strike Rate - IPL 2025 Led by Naman Dhir (182.61) |
Best Batting Average - Career Led by Sai Sudharsan (49.81) |
IPL Career Best Bowling Average Leaders | Bowling Rankings Led by Ramandeep Singh (10.50) |
Best Strike Rate - Career Led by Jamie Overton (214.29) |
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