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 last 10 innings
Across nine innings in 2025, Suryakumar has scored just 87 runs at an average a little above 12, striking at 113. This contrasts with his IPL form earlier this year where he scored 717 runs in 16 matches for Mumbai Indians.
His lack of impact for India has raised questions about rhythm, confidence and whether frequent batting position changes have unsettled him.
Last 10 T20I match summary
| Matches | Innings | NO | Runs | High Score | Average | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s | Ducks | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 10 | 2 | 88 | 47* | 11.00 | 108.64 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 3 |
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Innings-by-innings look at SKY's recent T20I form
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 | Ground | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sep 2025 | Bangladesh | Dubai (DICS) | 5 | 11 | 45.45 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 Sep 2025 | Pakistan | Dubai (DICS) | 0 | 3 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 Sep 2025 | Oman | Abu Dhabi | DNB | - | - | - | - |
| 14 Sep 2025 | Pakistan | Dubai (DICS) | 47* | 37 | 127.02 | 5 | 1 |
| 10 Sep 2025 | U.A.E. | Dubai (DICS) | 7* | 2 | 350.00 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 Feb 2025 | England | Wankhede | 2 | 3 | 66.66 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Jan 2025 | England | Pune | 0 | 4 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 |
| 28 Jan 2025 | England | Rajkot | 14 | 7 | 200.00 | 1 | 1 |
| 25 Jan 2025 | England | Chennai | 12 | 7 | 171.42 | 3 | 0 |
| 22 Jan 2025 | England | Eden Gardens | 0 | 3 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 Nov 2024 | South Africa | Johannesburg | DNB | - | - | - | - |
| 13 Nov 2024 | South Africa | Centurion | 1 | 4 | 25.00 | 0 | 0 |
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The numbers also suggest that leading the side may have impacted SKY's natural game. As captain, he averages 26.8 in T20Is compared to over 43 when not leading.
Shuffling between No. 3, 4, and 5 has added further uncertainty. Former cricketers like Sunil Gavaskar have pointed to his shot selection under pressure - stressing that he needs to rebuild innings before attempting riskier strokes.
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