Suryakumar Yadav achieved a significant milestone in the recent PBKS vs MI match on May 26, 2025, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar for a prominent Mumbai Indians record in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The match, held at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, saw Yadav's contribution help MI reach a total of 184/7.
Yadav's innings of 57 runs off 39 balls was crucial for Mumbai Indians, especially as both teams were vying for a top-two finish in the league standings. This score enabled him to surpass Sachin Tendulkar's long-standing record for multiple 600-plus run seasons for Mumbai Indians. In the same match, MI were put in to bat by Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer. While Ryan Rickelton played some good shots early on, Suryakumar held the innings together.
In the IPL 2025 season, Suryakumar Yadav has showcased consistency, accumulating significant runs and demonstrating his importance to the Mumbai Indians' batting lineup. Before this match, key players to watch from MI were noted as Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav. Sharma needed 67 runs to complete 7000 IPL runs, while Yadav had already scored 583 runs in IPL 2025 with a strike rate of 170.5.
Suryakumar Yadav's IPL journey began in 2012 when he was first picked up by the Mumbai Indians. After limited opportunities, he moved to the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in 2014, where he played a crucial role, even contributing to their title win that year. He returned to MI in 2018 and has since become an integral part of their batting order, winning three IPL titles with the franchise and being named their vice-captain in 2023.
As of 2025, Suryakumar Yadav is 35 years old. He has played 163 IPL matches, scoring 4,177 runs at an average of 35.10. His IPL career includes 2 centuries and 28 half-centuries, with a highest score of 103*. He has also hit 443 fours and 160 sixes. In the IPL Auction 2025, Mumbai Indians retained his services for a hefty sum of Rs 16.35 Cr.
This achievement adds to Suryakumar Yadav's already impressive IPL record. He has been a consistent performer, scoring over 300 runs in multiple seasons. In 2023, he had his most prolific IPL season, scoring 605 runs with a strike rate of 181.14, also being named the vice-captain of MI. Overall, Suryakumar Yadav has three 500+ run seasons for MI, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar and Quinton de Kock.
With Mumbai Indians aiming for a spot in the playoffs, Suryakumar Yadav's form remains crucial. His ability to score quickly and consistently makes him a key player not only for Mumbai Indians but also for the Indian national team, where he currently serves as the T20I captain. His recent record against Punjab Kings only solidifies his reputation as a game-changer in the IPL.