If there’s one cricketer who completely redefined the role of a middle-order batsman in T20 cricket, it’s Suryakumar Yadav . From quiet beginnings in home cricket to turning into the world’s No.1 ranked T20I batter , his upward thrust has been now not whatever brief of splendid. Popularly known as “SKY”, he’s now an everyday call in each Team India’s T20 squad and the Mumbai Indians’ IPL lineup.
Profile Info – Suryakumar Yadav (as of 2025) Detail Information Name Suryakumar Ashok Yadav Also Known As SKY DOB 14 September 1990 Age Around 34 Hometown Mumbai, Maharashtra Batting Style Right-handed Bowling Style Right-arm medium (part-timer) Primary Role Aggressive Middle-order Batter Wife Devisha Shetty Domestic Team Mumbai IPL Debut 2012 (Mumbai Indians)
International Career – Quick Summary Format Debut Year Notable Opponent T20I 2021 England ODI 2021 Sri Lanka Test 2023 Australia
T20I Records (Approx.) Matches Total Runs Best Avg. Strike Rate 100s 60+ 2100+ 117 44.5 170+ 4
➡️ Known for his explosive 360° batting and domination in T20s.
ODI Records (As of 2025) Games Runs Scored Highest Average 50s 100s 37 773 102* ~25.7 4 1
Test Match Appearance Tests Played Total Runs Best Score Debut Year 1 8 8 2023
➡️ Limited test exposure so far.
IPL Journey Overview Year Team Matches Noteworthy Contribution 2012 MI (Debut) 1 Bench season 2014 KKR 16 Quick cameos, 60 high score 2018 MI Return 14+ Regular top-order batter 2023 MI 103* His first IPL century
Fun Facts About SKY Topic Info Nickname in Team “SKY” – initials of his full name Favorite Shots Scoop, ramp, inside-out drive over covers Fielding Position Deep midwicket, extra cover mostly Hobby Loves dance and food styling Instagram Handle @surya_14kumar
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