Average of 11.11 in 2025: Decoding Suryakumar Yadav's 'SKY fall' ahead of Australia T20Is

Suryakumar Yadav after getting dismissed [Source: AFP Photos]

Suryakumar Yadav, aka India's 'Mr. 360', has been an efficient cog for the team's top order during 2023 and even 2024. However, his recent form in the Asia Cup and even earlier this year has been a red flag. The only noticeable score SKY produced this year was a 47 (not out). 

For a player having the calibre to produce magical innings, SKY has been in the declining phase. This year, the MI star averaged only 11.11 from his 12 matches despite coming to bat at No. 3 and No. 4. But how did the impactful player have such a major decline? Let's take a deep dive into it.

SKY's overall T20I performance in 2025

SKY has hit rock bottom compared to his career peak. His average of 11.11 is a stark drop from 48.86 in 2023 and 26.81 in 2024. The talismanic batter has only one notable innings (47*) against Pakistan in the last 12 matches. Most contributions are under 15 runs, highlighting a lack of consistency and failed impact.

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Phase-wise analysis of SKY's impact with the bat in T20Is

Inference: Suryakumar Yadav’s Powerplay numbers in 2025 show a worrying slump, with an average of just 9.6 and a strike rate of 109.1. His dot-ball percentage has risen to 54.5%, compared to 53% in 2023, indicating reduced ability to rotate the strike. In death overs, he has managed only 7 runs per innings at a strike rate of 175, far below his 29.2 average in 2023. The 50% dot-ball rate in this phase highlights his struggles to make an impact when quick scoring is crucial.

Bottom Line: SKY’s early aggression has dropped drastically, with high dot-ball % in the Powerplay. Death overs contributions are almost negligible.

Suryakumar Yadav's recent T20I decline in numbers

The table above shows a sharp decline in Suryakumar Yadav's batting impact, average, and strike rate from 2023 to 2025. His current strike rate is 50 points below peak levels, and his ability to score quickly has diminished.

Key takeaways from SKY's recent form

• Consistency collapse: 7 of 11 innings in 2025 yielded fewer than 10 runs.
• Powerplay struggles: High dot-ball % suggests inability to rotate strike early, putting pressure on middle order.
• Death overs ineffectiveness: Virtually no boundary impact late in innings, hence lesser impact for the team in high pressure scenarios.
• Team impact: India will look forward to have a better impact at No. 3 or 4 to fill the void in the powerplay or in the middle overs if wickets fall quickly. 

Australia T20Is performance projection for SKY

Bottom Line: India’s top order needs SKY to recover to remain a consistent match-winning side. Any further slump could increase pressure on the top order performers as well as on the inexperienced middle order on the Australian soil.

Conclusion

India’s average score on Australian soil is 149 runs. While SKY’s T20I captaincy record for India remains flawless, and the team is coming off a successful Asia Cup campaign, it is clear that he needs to up the ante for the upcoming series. 

With his current form and low average, India could potentially lose 20–25 crucial runs, putting additional pressure on the batting lineup. As captain, it is high time that SKY regain his mojo and lead by example with the bat to deliver a turnaround in this Australia series.

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