NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians’ star batter Suryakumar Yadav added another feather to his illustrious cap on Sunday, becoming the fastest Indian to reach 4000 runs in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in terms of balls faced. The milestone came during Mumbai Indians’ crucial clash against Lucknow Super Giants at the Wankhede Stadium.
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Suryakumar achieved the landmark in just 2705 balls, maintaining a sensational strike rate of 147.87. His effort places him third overall on the all-time list, trailing only the legendary Chris Gayle (2653 balls) and AB de Villiers (2658 balls). Among Indians, however, he stands alone at the top, underlining his reputation as one of the most destructive batters in modern T20 cricket.
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Having represented Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians across his IPL career, Suryakumar has featured in 160 matches and ammassed 4201 runs at 34 average and almost 150 strike rate. Along the way, he has amassed two centuries and 27 half-centuries, often dazzling fans with his 360-degree strokeplay and fearless approach.
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Suryakumar’s form this season has been pivotal to Mumbai Indians’ resurgence. With over 400 runs at a staggering strike rate close to 170 and an average over 60, he has now overtaken Gujarat Titans’ Sai Sudharsan (417 runs) to lead the Orange Cap race. His brilliance has been a major factor in MI’s four-match winning streak, which has reignited their playoff hopes.
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Suryakumar scored 54 off 28 balls, with the help of four sixes and four fours, as MI posted a mammoth 215 for 7 against LSG. Suryakumar took his tally to 427 runs in 10 games this season, which included three half-centuries.
In the ongoing match, Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant won the toss and chose to bowl first, aiming to capitalise on the surface in the day game. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya welcomed the challenge of setting a target, stressing the team’s focus on maintaining momentum during the business end of the tournament.
