During the Indian Premier League 2025 match between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders in Mumbai, Suryakumar Yadav became the fifth Indian batter to reach 8,000 runs in T20 cricket. He achieved this milestone in his 312th innings, boasting an average of 34 and a strike rate of 152 in T20s. Suryakumar now joins the elite club of Indian batters including Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, and Suresh Raina.
Virat Kohli leads the pack with 12,976 runs in T20 cricket, followed by Rohit Sharma with 11,838 runs. Suryakumar’s impressive record also extends to T20 Internationals, where he has scored 2,598 runs at an average of 38. Notably, he has four centuries in T20Is, making him the second-highest century scorer among Indian players.
Suryakumar’s achievement highlights his consistency and prowess in the T20 format, solidifying his position as one of India’s top batters. His milestone serves as a testament to his skill and dedication to the sport, earning him recognition among some of the best players in Indian cricket history.
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