Suryakumar Yadav's rise as India's T20I captain has been steady with his calm leadership guiding the team to consistent results. But while the team's record under him has been impressive, his personal form with the bat has dipped sharply.
Once one of the world's most feared 360-degree batter, SKY now finds himself under scrutiny - not just for his shot selection but also for whether the added burden of captaincy is weighing on his game. With the Asia Cup 2025 final approaching, the debate around his role has only intensified.
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Suryakumar Yadav's T20I numbers in 2025
Here's the India captains record in 2025:
| Matches | Innings | NO | Runs | High Score | Average | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s | Ducks | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 19 | 3 | 218 | 47* | 13.61 | 123.16 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 3 |
Suryakumar Yadav's last 10 T20I innings
The breakdown of his last 10 innings highlights inconsistency and early dismissals. While the 47* against Pakistan showed glimpses of his class, the string of low scores - including three ducks, has fuelled concerns over his batting rhythm.
| Date | Opposition | Venue | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | South Africa | Ahmedabad | 5 | 7 | 71.42 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 Dec 2025 | South Africa | Dharamshala | 12 | 11 | 109.09 | 2 | 0 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | South Africa | New Chandigarh | 5 | 4 | 125.00 | 1 | 0 |
| 9 Dec 2025 | South Africa | Cuttack | 12 | 11 | 109.09 | 1 | 1 |
| 6 Nov 2025 | Australia | Carrara | 20 | 10 | 200.00 | 0 | 2 |
| 2 Nov 2025 | Australia | Hobart | 24 | 11 | 218.18 | 1 | 2 |
| 31 Oct 2025 | Australia | Melbourne | 1 | 4 | 25.00 | 0 | 0 |
| 29 Oct 2025 | Australia | Canberra | 39* | 24 | 162.50 | 3 | 2 |
| 28 Sep 2025 | Pakistan | Dubai (DICS) | 1 | 5 | 20.00 | 0 | 0 |
| 26 Sep 2025 | Sri Lanka | Dubai (DICS) | 12 | 13 | 92.30 | 1 | 0 |
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