Suryakumar Yadav has called the Indian Premier League a festival. He said his excitement doubles when he thinks about returning to the Mumbai Indians camp. The upcoming season will be his 10th year with the franchise. He spoke to Humans of Bombay about his special connection with the team. He said he cannot wait to meet the players and wear the MI jersey again. He also said, “If you check my blood, it’ll be blue.”
Suryakumar has had a tough second half of 2026. He was removed as India’s T20I captain and also lost his place in the squad. Since then, he has not played any BCCI-level competitive cricket. So he is eager to get back on the field with Mumbai Indians.
His journey with Mumbai Indians has been a major part of his IPL career. He played for other franchises early on but returned to MI in 2018. Over the years, he became one of the team’s most important players. His latest comments show the emotional bond he shares with the franchise.
For Suryakumar, the IPL is more than just a tournament. He sees the start of the season as a celebration that brings players and fans together. With his 10th year at MI coming up, he has a chance to show his class again. He will be eager to score runs and earn his spot back in the Indian team.
How many runs did Suryakumar Yadav score in IPL 2026?
Suryakumar Yadav had a tough IPL 2026 season. His numbers dropped sharply compared to his record-breaking 2025 campaign. In 2026, he played 13 matches and scored only 270 runs. His average was 20.76 and his strike rate was 147.52. He hit two fifties and no centuries, with a highest score of 60. In 2025, he had played 16 matches and scored 717 runs. His average was 65.18 and his strike rate was 167.92. That season he hit five fifties with a best of 73 not out.
He managed just 183 runs in his first nine innings at an average of 20.33. A big problem was his struggle against fast bowling. He averaged only 10.71 against seamers. His strike rate against pace dropped from 172.3 in 2025 to 133.92 in 2026. His trademark scoring area behind the square on the leg side was also shut down. His run percentage there fell from 27.8 percent to just 17.4 percent. He was caught at backward square leg four times. He also failed to build long innings. He faced more than 15 balls in only three of his 13 innings.
There was some good news for Suryakumar personally. He became the second-highest run-scorer in Mumbai Indians history across all T20 competitions. He surpassed Kieron Pollard. Only Rohit Sharma is ahead of him. In his final match of the season against Rajasthan Royals, he scored 60 off 42 balls. That innings made him only the second player to reach 4,000 runs for Mumbai Indians, joining Rohit Sharma in that club.
Suryakumar Yadav Picks Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Over Kohli, Rohit and Dhoni
Suryakumar Yadav was asked which skill from another cricketer he would love to have. He did not choose Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni, or AB de Villiers. Instead, he picked teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Suryakumar said he would love to steal Sooryavanshi’s six-hitting ability. He made this comment during an interview with Humans of Bombay.
Sooryavanshi has caught the attention of the cricket world at just 15 years old. In IPL 2026, he scored 776 runs in 16 matches. His strike rate was 237.31. He won the Orange Cap for most runs and the Most Valuable Player award. He also hit 72 sixes, the most by any player in a single IPL season.
Suryakumar himself had a tough IPL 2026. He scored only 270 runs in 12 innings. His team, Mumbai Indians, finished ninth out of 10 teams. This came after he won the Orange Cap in IPL 2025. His poor form led to him losing the India T20I captaincy. He was also dropped from the T20I squad. This happened despite him leading India to T20 World Cup glory in March 2026.
There were concerns about Suryakumar’s future at Mumbai Indians. But recent reports say he will stay with the franchise for IPL 2027. Meanwhile, Sooryavanshi broke into the Indian T20I team after his amazing IPL season. He is also part of India’s Asian Games 2026 squad.
FAQs
Q. How many years will Suryakumar Yadav have with MI?
A. The upcoming season will be his 10th year with Mumbai Indians.
Q. What does Suryakumar call the IPL?
A. Suryakumar calls the IPL a festival.
Q. How many runs did Vaibhav score in IPL 2026?
A. Suryakumar scored 776 runs in 16 matches.
Q. How many sixes did Vaibhav hit in IPL 2026?
A. Vaibhav hit 72 sixes during the season.
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