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Suryakumar Yadav Age, T20I Stats, World Cup Titles and IPL Record

Suryakumar Yadav is an Indian batter with 3,272 T20I runs, four T20I centuries and two Men's T20 World Cup titles. Born on 14 September 1990, he was 35 as of 23 August 2026. He won the 2024 title as a player and captained India to the 2026 championship before Shreyas Iyer replaced him as T20I captain in June 2026. Mumbai Indians remained his IPL team after a 717-run Most Valuable Player season in 2025.

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Right-handedRight-arm medium bowlerBorn 14 September 1990

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Full nameSuryakumar Ashok Yadav

Age35As of 23 August 2026

Date of birth14 September 1990Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Batting styleRight-handed

Bowling styleRight-arm medium

Career overview

Suryakumar Yadav cricket career

Born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, on 14 September 1990.

Scored 3,272 runs and four hundreds in 113 T20 internationals when checked on 23 August 2026.

Won ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year in 2022 and 2023.

Won the 2024 T20 World Cup as a player and the 2026 title as India captain.

Scored a Mumbai Indians-record 717 runs and won IPL Most Valuable Player in 2025.

Remained with Mumbai Indians in 2026 after leaving India's T20I captaincy role.

Career story

Suryakumar Yadav career and playing journey

Who is Suryakumar Yadav?

Suryakumar Yadav is a right-handed Indian batter known for scoring quickly around the wicket. His international record is concentrated in T20 cricket: the record checked on 23 August 2026 contains 3,272 T20I runs, four hundreds and a strike rate of 162.95.

His route was unusually patient. Suryakumar played senior domestic cricket for more than a decade before India selected him, then moved from a late debut to consecutive ICC T20I player-of-the-year awards and a World Cup-winning captaincy. He also became a central Mumbai Indians batter rather than a short-term franchise signing.

How old is Suryakumar Yadav?

Suryakumar Yadav was 35 years old on 23 August 2026. He was born on 14 September 1990 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, and his full name is Suryakumar Ashok Yadav.

BCCI, ICC, IPL, Cricket Australia and Mumbai Indians records connect the birth date and full name to the same player, including pages that shorten his first name to Surya.

How did Suryakumar Yadav develop through Mumbai cricket?

Suryakumar built his career through Mumbai's domestic system before becoming an India regular. He made his first-class debut in the 2010-11 season and compiled 5,758 runs from 86 matches in the dated first-class snapshot, including 14 hundreds and a top score of 200.

The first-class total is not a Test total. It covers domestic red-ball cricket and shows the volume of work behind his late international opportunity. Mumbai used him in several batting positions, while his later white-ball role rewarded the same ability to manipulate fields and accelerate after reading a surface.

When did Suryakumar Yadav make his India debut?

Suryakumar made his T20I debut against England on 14 March 2021 but did not bat. Four days later, in his first international innings, he hit Jofra Archer for six from the first ball he faced and went on to score 57 from 31 deliveries.

He made his ODI debut against Sri Lanka in Colombo on 18 July 2021 and his Test debut against Australia in Nagpur on 9 February 2023. Those debuts came in three formats, but opportunity and output differed sharply. One Test and 37 ODIs form a much smaller record than his 113-match T20I career.

Why is Suryakumar Yadav called a 360-degree batter?

The description comes from his ability to score behind square as well as through conventional areas. He uses scoops over fine leg, late contact past short third, cuts, drives and pickup shots over the leg side, forcing captains to protect more of the boundary than a standard field can cover.

The range is built on balance and early reading rather than improvisation for its own sake. Mumbai Indians has linked his wrist work and pickup shots to rubber-ball cricket on hard surfaces during his development. The method can disrupt good-length bowling, although high-risk options also make timing, field awareness and match conditions decisive.

What are Suryakumar Yadav's T20I statistics?

The current table checked on 23 August 2026 lists 3,272 runs from 113 matches and 107 innings. Suryakumar averaged 36.36, struck at 162.95, scored four hundreds and 25 fifties, and reached a high score of 117.

He was not out 17 times and held 58 catches. Six balls of occasional bowling produced two wickets for five runs, but that tiny sample does not make him an all-rounder. World Cup runs and individual centuries are already included in 3,272, so they must not be added again to the career aggregate.

Which four T20I centuries did Suryakumar Yadav score?

Suryakumar's four T20I hundreds came in four countries: 117 against England at Nottingham in July 2022, 111 not out against New Zealand at Mount Maunganui in November 2022, 112 not out against Sri Lanka at Rajkot in January 2023 and 100 against South Africa at Johannesburg in December 2023.

The Johannesburg hundred brought him level with the then men's T20I record of four centuries held by Rohit Sharma and Glenn Maxwell. That was a dated record position, not a permanent claim. The wider achievement is the range of conditions and match situations in which his first four international hundreds arrived.

Why was 2022 Suryakumar Yadav's breakthrough year?

Suryakumar scored 1,164 T20I runs in 2022 at a strike rate of 187.43, becoming the first India batter to pass 1,000 T20I runs in a calendar year. He also hit two hundreds and 68 sixes, then received the ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year award.

At the 2022 T20 World Cup he made important fifties against South Africa, Netherlands and Zimbabwe. Those tournament innings sit inside the annual total. The season established more than volume: he sustained an exceptional scoring rate while batting away from the safer opening position.

How did Suryakumar Yadav win the 2023 ICC award?

ICC named Suryakumar Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year again for 2023. He scored 733 runs in 17 innings at an average of 48.86 and a strike rate of 155.95, adding centuries against Sri Lanka and South Africa.

The second award made the recognition consecutive rather than permanent. It reflected one calendar year's T20I output and did not declare him the best batter in every format. His ODI and Test returns remained much smaller, which is why the profile keeps the formats separate instead of using the awards as an all-format label.

What is Suryakumar Yadav's ODI record?

Suryakumar's ODI record checked on 23 August 2026 contains 773 runs from 37 matches and 35 innings. He averaged 25.77, struck at 105.03, scored four fifties and reached a high score of 72 not out.

The numbers show a clear contrast with his T20I career. He could transfer scoring range and pace to ODIs, but he did not build the same volume of long innings. His 2023 World Cup appearances are part of the 773-run total, and no retirement announcement was found; absence from later squads should not be rewritten as formal retirement.

What happened in Suryakumar Yadav's Test career?

Suryakumar has played one Test, against Australia in Nagpur in February 2023. He made eight runs in his only innings as India won by an innings and 132 runs.

One appearance is a valid Test record but too small a sample for a broad judgement about his red-ball ability. His first-class career supplies domestic context, while Test statistics must stay limited to the single international match. No official retirement announcement supports calling the eight-run Test record final.

What did Suryakumar Yadav do at the 2024 T20 World Cup?

Suryakumar helped India win the 2024 T20 World Cup and was selected in ICC's Team of the Tournament. He scored 53 from 28 balls against Afghanistan and 47 in the semi-final against England, supplying middle-order runs during India's unbeaten title campaign.

India beat South Africa by seven runs in the final. Suryakumar made only four with the bat, so the final should not be presented as a batting triumph for him. His defining contribution came in the field, where a difficult boundary catch removed David Miller in the last over.

Why was Suryakumar Yadav's 2024 final catch important?

With South Africa needing 16 from the final over, David Miller hit Hardik Pandya toward the long-off boundary. Suryakumar caught the ball, released it before crossing the rope, returned to the field and completed the catch. Miller's dismissal sharply reduced South Africa's remaining chance in the chase.

The catch was decisive without being the sole cause of a seven-match title run. India's bowlers, batters and other fielders had created the final position. Treating the play as a specific last-over intervention preserves its significance without turning one highlight into the entire explanation for a World Cup victory.

When did Suryakumar Yadav become India T20I captain?

India appointed Suryakumar full-time T20I captain in July 2024 for the Sri Lanka series. He began that assignment with 58 from 26 balls and led India to a 3-0 series sweep.

His leadership style gave bowlers freedom to discuss plans and produced an unusual finish in the tied third match, when he used Rinku Singh and then himself in the closing overs before India won the Super Over. The decision worked in that match; it is tactical evidence, not proof that an unconventional option will succeed in every situation.

Why did Suryakumar Yadav enter 2026 under pressure?

Suryakumar's India batting fell to 218 T20I runs across 19 innings in 2025 at a strike rate of 123.16. Those figures were far below his career scoring rate and created a genuine form question before the home World Cup.

The slump also shows why reputation and current form answer different questions. Four international hundreds and two annual ICC awards remain career achievements, while a poor calendar year still matters to selection. Both facts matter: earlier honours do not erase the later run of low scores.

How did Suryakumar Yadav captain India to the 2026 World Cup?

Suryakumar captained India to the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup title. India beat New Zealand by 96 runs in Ahmedabad, became the first team to defend the men's trophy and won a record third title after the 2007 and 2024 championships.

He began the tournament with 84 not out from 49 balls against the United States and scored 242 runs across nine innings. The title is his central captaincy achievement, but ICC's official Team of the Tournament did not include him. Team leadership and individual tournament selection are different forms of recognition.

Is Suryakumar Yadav still India T20I captain?

No. India appointed Shreyas Iyer as T20I captain in June 2026 for the series against Ireland and England and for the Asian Games. Suryakumar was not included in those named squads.

The announcement changed the captaincy after Suryakumar led India to the World Cup title; it did not announce his retirement. When checked on 23 August, his international aggregate therefore remained 113 T20Is and 3,272 runs, with any later return dependent on a new official selection.

How did Suryakumar Yadav establish himself in the IPL?

Suryakumar made his IPL debut for Mumbai Indians in 2012, developed into a useful finisher with Kolkata Knight Riders and returned to Mumbai in 2018. A higher batting position at MI gave him more deliveries and helped turn consistent domestic performance into an international case.

He contributed to Mumbai's 2019 and 2020 title wins and later became one of the franchise's central batters. The official IPL profile listed 179 career matches through the 2026 season. Career totals cover both franchises; Mumbai-only season records answer a narrower question and should not be substituted for the full IPL aggregate.

What made Suryakumar Yadav's IPL 2025 season exceptional?

Suryakumar scored 717 runs in 16 matches for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025, the highest single-season total in the franchise's history. He averaged 65.18, struck at 167.92, made five fifties and hit 38 sixes.

He also scored at least 25 in all 16 innings and became the first non-opener to pass 700 runs in an IPL season. IPL named him the tournament's Most Valuable Player. The award recognizes an all-season contribution; it is separate from the Orange Cap, which goes to the leading run scorer.

What happened to Suryakumar Yadav in IPL 2026?

Suryakumar remained with Mumbai Indians for IPL 2026 and occasionally carried extra responsibility. He captained the team against Lucknow Super Giants when Hardik Pandya was absent and made 60 from 42 balls against Rajasthan Royals in Mumbai's final league match.

The season also included a first-ball dismissal against Punjab Kings. These scorecards show an uneven campaign, while the official career page supplies the broader 179-match IPL count without a separately reconciled season aggregate.

What tactical role does Suryakumar Yadav play?

Suryakumar is most valuable as a middle-order tempo batter who can attack before the final overs. His scoring range lets him punish pace aimed at the body, move across the crease to access fine leg and use conventional drives when bowlers widen their line.

That role carries trade-offs. Entering against spin or a soft older ball can suit his manipulation, while early swing or a two-paced surface may reduce the margin for high-risk shots. His best innings combine range with a clear reading of field and required rate; the label 360-degree batter does not remove the need for match-specific judgement.

What is known about Suryakumar Yadav's salary and net worth?

Official IPL squad paperwork lists an INR 16.35 crore retention deduction for Suryakumar's Mumbai Indians place in 2026. That number describes how one player was charged to the franchise salary cap for a named season.

It does not establish take-home salary after tax, private bonuses, match fees, endorsements or lifetime earnings. No audited financial statement or dependable public filing establishes Suryakumar Yadav's current net worth.

What is publicly known about Suryakumar Yadav's family?

Mumbai Indians identifies Devisha Shetty as Suryakumar's wife and says the couple married in 2016. The team has also published Suryakumar's account of calling his parents, wife and sister when he received his first India selection, showing their public connection to his long cricket journey.

The public record supports only a limited family summary. Suryakumar is married, so a separate girlfriend claim would be misleading. No unsupported claims about children, addresses or relationships are included, and social-media photographs are not treated as proof of private-life facts.

What are Suryakumar Yadav's main records and achievements?

Suryakumar's leading achievements include four T20I hundreds, consecutive ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year awards for 2022 and 2023, and selection in the 2024 T20 World Cup Team of the Tournament. He won that World Cup as a player and captained India to the 2026 title.

His IPL achievements include 717 runs for Mumbai Indians in 2025, the franchise's single-season record, and the tournament's Most Valuable Player award. The 2024 final catch and 2026 captaincy title are major moments, while his one Test, modest ODI output and 2025 T20I slump keep the career account complete rather than celebratory only.

Suryakumar Yadav records

Suryakumar Yadav career statistics and records

Batting, bowling and fielding figures are kept separate by competition and format.

Tests (checked 23 August 2026)1matches

Batting

Innings: 1
Runs: 8
High score: 8
Average: 8.00
Strike rate: 40.00
Not outs: 0
100s / 50s: 0/0

Bowling & fielding

Innings: 0
Wickets: 0
Balls: 0
Catches / stumpings: 0
5w / 10w: 0/0

Only fields published by the named source are shown; unavailable values are not guessed.

ODIs (checked 23 August 2026)37matches

Batting

Innings: 35
Runs: 773
High score: 72*
Average: 25.77
Strike rate: 105.03
Not outs: 5
100s / 50s: 0/4

Bowling & fielding

Innings: 2
Wickets: 0
Best bowling: 0/8
Economy: 5.50
Balls: 12
Catches / stumpings: 17
5w / 10w: 0/0

Only fields published by the named source are shown; unavailable values are not guessed.

T20Is (checked 23 August 2026)113matches

Batting

Innings: 107
Runs: 3,272
High score: 117
Average: 36.36
Strike rate: 162.95
Not outs: 17
100s / 50s: 4/25

Bowling & fielding

Innings: 1
Wickets: 2
Best bowling: 2/5
Average: 2.50
Economy: 5.00
Strike rate: 3.0
Balls: 6
Catches / stumpings: 58
5w / 10w: 0/0

First-class (secondary snapshot, 8 March 2026)86matches

Batting

Innings: 143
Runs: 5,758
High score: 200
Average: 42.33
Strike rate: 65.67
Not outs: 7
100s / 50s: 14/30

Bowling & fielding

Innings: 48
Wickets: 24
Best bowling: 4/47
Average: 22.91
Economy: 2.85
Strike rate: 48.0
Balls: 1,154
Catches / stumpings: 109
5w / 10w: 0/0

Career chronology

Debut and last listed match

T20I career

Debut

India v England, Ahmedabad, 14 March 2021

Last listed match

Reviewed current record through 12 August 2026

ODI career

Debut

Sri Lanka v India, Colombo, 18 July 2021

Last listed match

Reviewed record through 12 August 2026

Test career

Debut

India v Australia, Nagpur, 9 February 2023

Last listed match

One appearance in the reviewed record

IPL career

Debut

Mumbai Indians, 2012

Last listed match

Mumbai Indians, 2026 season

Career achievements

Career achievements and milestones

Won the 2024 T20 World Cup as a player and captained India to the 2026 title.
Won ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year in both 2022 and 2023.
Scored four T20I hundreds in four different countries.
Made the decisive boundary catch to dismiss David Miller in the 2024 World Cup final.
Scored a Mumbai Indians-record 717 runs and won IPL Most Valuable Player in 2025.

Reader questions

Suryakumar Yadav FAQ

How old is Suryakumar Yadav?

Suryakumar Yadav was born on 14 September 1990 and was 35 years old on 23 August 2026.

What is Suryakumar Yadav's full name?

His full name is Suryakumar Ashok Yadav.

How many T20I runs has Suryakumar Yadav scored?

As checked on 23 August 2026, Suryakumar Yadav had scored 3,272 runs from 113 T20Is at an average of 36.36 and a strike rate of 162.95.

How many T20I centuries has Suryakumar Yadav scored?

Suryakumar has scored four T20I centuries, with a highest score of 117.

Did Suryakumar Yadav win the T20 World Cup?

Yes. He won the 2024 title as a player and captained India to the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup title.

Is Suryakumar Yadav still India T20I captain?

No. Shreyas Iyer replaced him as T20I captain in June 2026. Suryakumar was omitted from the India squads announced for Ireland, England and the Asian Games.

Which IPL team does Suryakumar Yadav play for?

Suryakumar Yadav plays for Mumbai Indians and remained in their official 2026 squad.

How many runs did Suryakumar Yadav score in IPL 2025?

He scored 717 runs in 16 matches, a Mumbai Indians single-season record, and won the IPL Most Valuable Player award.

Who is Suryakumar Yadav's wife?

Mumbai Indians identifies Devisha Shetty as his wife and says they married in 2016.

What is Suryakumar Yadav's net worth?

No audited financial statement or dependable public filing establishes a reliable current net-worth figure for Suryakumar Yadav.

Conclusion

Suryakumar Yadav's career shows how a late international start can still produce a defining T20 record. Four hundreds, consecutive ICC annual awards, two World Cup titles and a 717-run IPL season establish his impact, while his batting range changed the demands placed on middle-order T20 players.

The current picture is more nuanced than the peak alone. Shreyas Iyer replaced him as India T20I captain in June 2026, his Test and ODI records remain limited, and Mumbai Indians continued as his franchise home. Keeping those date and format boundaries visible makes the achievements stronger, not smaller.