Suryakumar Yadav is clearly on a mission. No matter what happens, he is determined to keep scoring runs. He is simply unstoppable. The Indian batter has transformed into a relentless run machine. Mumbai Indians’ entire championship dream now seems to hinge on Surya’s bat.
Even against Punjab Kings, Surya continued his irresistible run-scoring streak. This marks the 14th consecutive innings in which he has scored 25 or more runs. In doing so, he has set a rare record in T20 cricket history, surpassing South Africa’s Temba Bavuma.
Once again, he notched up a fifty. This is his fifth half-century in the current Indian Premier League season. Though he paced himself a bit more slowly against Punjab when the situation demanded, his strike rate still hovered around 146.
Anchoring Mumbai Indians’ middle order, Surya scored 57 runs off 39 balls, including six boundaries and two sixes. Thanks to his resilience, the team posted a formidable total of 184 runs. This has become something of a pattern for him in this tournament.
Even when others in the team have failed, Surya’s bat hasn’t faltered for a moment. His batting average this season is a remarkable 71.11. Among players who have batted in at least ten innings, only Virat Kohli has a comparable average — in the 60s. Surya’s consistency almost speaks for itself.
It’s hard to say where this unstoppable run will end. But Suryakumar Yadav will surely look to continue this incredible form as Mumbai Indians push for a spot in the final. In the end, fans are no doubt hoping that his bat will shine once more in the quest to reclaim the title.
