How Many Times Has Suryakumar Yadav Captained For MI In IPL?

Suryakumar Yadav to lead MI in first game of IPL 2025 [Source: @CricCrazyJohns/X.com]

Mumbai Indians are to have Suryakumar Yadav as captain for the first IPL game of the 2025 season against CSK on March 23. Here’s a quick look at Yadav’s captaincy record across all formats. 

Hardik Pandya, MI’s regular captain, was charged with slow over rate in their last game of IPL 2024 against LSG. Since it was his third offence, Hardik was handed a one-game ban which will carry forward to this year.

Hence, in Hardik’s absence, MI have chosen Suryakumar Yadav as stand-in captain for the upcoming clash against Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

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Suryakumar Yadav’s Overall Captaincy Record

Suryakumar Yadav has captained India’s T20I team, Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali teams and Mumbai Indians in his brief career. In a total of 46 games that he had captained across all formats, he led his teams to 30 wins and 12 losses. 

Suryakumar Yadav’s Captaincy Record in T20Is

Suryakumar Yadav is India’s full-time captain in the T20I format. In 23 games under his captaincy, India won 18 games and lost just 4 fixtures while one game was tied.

Suryakumar Yadav’s Captaincy Record In IPL

In the IPL, SKY has previously stepped in as stand-in skipper for one game in the past and he led MI to victory in that solitary contest.

Overall, Suryakumar Yadav has shown strong leadership skills, especially in T20Is. His attacking mindset, calm demeanour, and ability to lead from the front with the bat make him a reliable captain when given the responsibility.

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