Suryakumar Yadav has lit up the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 with a breathtaking run of form, and in a landmark moment during the clash against Punjab Kings at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on May 26, he broke one of the most iconic records in Mumbai Indians‘ history.
Mumbai Indians’ Suryakumar Yadav dethrones Sachin Tendulkar from 15-year IPL record
Suryakumar surpassed Sachin Tendulkar’s tally of 618 runs in a single IPL season, a record that had stood tall since 2010. The India T20I captain and Mumbai’s batting linchpin has now scored more than 620 runs in the ongoing edition, making it not only his personal best season but also the highest-scoring campaign by any MI batter ever. Tendulkar’s mark of 618 runs in the third edition of the IPL had been the benchmark for over a decade, but SKY’s relentless consistency, fearless stroke play, and adaptability across conditions have seen him etch his name into the franchise’s folklore. Suryakumar’s remarkable achievement also places him alongside Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill as the only batters to score over 600 runs in IPL 2025. What makes SKY’s performance even more special is the impact his innings have had under pressure, often anchoring MI’s innings or accelerating when required, showcasing the full range of his 360-degree hitting abilities.
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Suryakumar’s meteoric rise for the MI in IPL
This is the second time Suryakumar has breached the 600-run barrier in an IPL season, having previously scored 605 runs in 2023 at a phenomenal strike rate of 181.1. However, in 2025, the right-hander has taken his game to unprecedented heights. His tally of 32 sixes this year has also seen him break another long-standing record, Sanath Jayasuriya’s 31 sixes for MI in 2008, making Suryakumar the franchise’s most prolific six-hitter in a single season.
What stands out even more is his unmatched consistency: SKY has recorded 14 consecutive scores of 25 or more, overtaking Temba Bavuma’s record of 13 in T20 cricket. This level of sustained excellence has made him one of the most feared batters of the season and a central figure in MI’s campaign. From breaking batting legends’ records to leading the charge for Mumbai, Suryakumar has truly made IPL 2025 his own a season that will be remembered for redefining consistency, style, and dominance.
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