Suryakumar Yadav show cased his brilliance with a remarkable century against Sunrisers Hyderabad during the latest Indian Premier League match at Wankhede Stadium. Pursuing a target of 174 runs, Suryakumar (102*) exhibited a stellar performance, achieving his second IPL century in just 51 balls. With 12 fours and 6 sixes, he enthralled the audience at Wankhede.

Despite Mumbai Indians losing key wickets early in the chase, including Rohit Sharma (4), Ishan Kishan (9), and Naman Dhir (0) departing with only 31 runs on the board, Suryakumar alleviated the pressure with his versatile shot-making. Although he faced a couple of mistimed shots, fortune favored him, ensuring he guided Mumbai to victory and kept their playoff hopes alive. His innings culminated with a winning shot over deep extra cover, marking his second IPL century for Mumbai Indians, following Rohit Sharma.

Additionally, Suryakumar’s achievement sees him join Rohit Sharma as the only Mumbai Indians batters to have scored two IPL centuries. Furthermore, he matched the T20 century tally of KL Rahul and Ruturaj Gaikwad among Indian cricketers.

Suryakumar Yadav’s outstanding performance garnered widespread acclaim from the cricketing fraternity, arriving at a crucial juncture ahead of the T20 World Cup. Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan commended Suryakumar’s dedication and skill, noting his ability to accelerate the innings effectively. Meanwhile, Mohammad Kaif lauded Suryakumar’s bold statement by taking on Pat Cummins, emphasizing his character and readiness for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

South African paceman Wayne Parnell was also impressed by Suryakumar’s prowess with the bat, suggesting humorously that a DNA test might be necessary to understand his exceptional abilities in the T20 format.

In the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Suryakumar partnered with Tilak Varma (37 not out off 32) to engineer a remarkable recovery inside the powerplay, forging an unbeaten 143-run partnership. Their efforts paved the way for a comprehensive seven-wicket victory for Mumbai Indians, achieved with 22 balls to spare. Suryakumar’s century showcased not only his potential but also his ability to steer Mumbai Indians to victory under pressure, consolidating his stature as a formidable T20 batsman.