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Mumbai Indians’ Suryakumar Yadav added another feather to his cap on March 31, as he became the fifth Indian cricketer to cross 8,000 T20 runs. He joined an elite list featuring Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, and Suresh Raina.
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Suryakumar Yadav’s Blazing Knock Seals MI’s First Win
Suryakumar played a quickfire 27 off 9 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Wankhede Stadium, helping Mumbai Indians (MI) secure their first victory of IPL 2025.
- Chasing 117, Suryakumar walked in at No. 4 and smashed three fours and two sixes.
- He sealed the match in style, launching a massive six off Andre Russell in the 13th over.
- He reached the 8,000-run milestone in T20s on the third ball of the same over.
Suryakumar Yadav Joins Elite T20 Batters Club
With this achievement, SKY now ranks among the top Indian run-getters in T20 cricket.
Most Runs by Indians in T20s
| Rank | Player | Runs | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1️⃣ | Virat Kohli | 12,976 | 401 |
| 2️⃣ | Rohit Sharma | 11,851 | 451 |
| 3️⃣ | Shikhar Dhawan | 9,797 | 334 |
| 4️⃣ | Suresh Raina | 8,654 | 336 |
| 5️⃣ | Suryakumar Yadav | 8,007* | 312 |
Suryakumar Yadav’s T20 Career Stats
- Total Runs: 8,007*
- Matches: 312
- Centuries: 6
- Half-centuries: 54
- Fours: 796
- Sixes: 349
A Pillar of Mumbai Indians
Retained by MI for ₹16.35 crore ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction, Suryakumar has been a key performer for the franchise.
Suryakumar Yadav’s IPL Record for MI
- Matches: 99
- Runs: 3,090
- Centuries: 2
- Half-centuries: 23
He is currently MI’s third-highest run-getter in IPL history and has even led the team in two matches.
With Suryakumar back in form, MI fans will be hoping for more explosive innings as the tournament progresses. Can he continue his dominance and lead MI to another title?
