Is it? Suryakumar Yadav's priceless reaction after hearing about his unique record

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Apr 27, 2025, 17:48 IST

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Suryakumar Yadav's explosive 54 off 28 balls against Lucknow Super Giants propelled him to become the second-fastest to reach 4000 IPL runs. His remarkable innings, achieving the milestone in 2714 deliveries, helped him secure the Orange Cap with 417 runs.

Is it? Suryakumar Yadav's priceless reaction after hearing about his unique record

Mumbai: Mumbai Indians' Suryakumar Yadav celebrates his half century during an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 T20 cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants, at the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai. (PTI Photo/Shashank Parade) *** Local Caption ***

On a hot Mumbai afternoon, Suryakumar Yadav lit up the Wankhede Stadium with a stroke-filled 28-ball 54 during their IPL match against Lucknow Super Giants.
Suryakumar Yadav on Sunday became the second fastest to reach 4000 runs by balls faced in the IPL.

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His 4000 runs came from 2714 deliveries, making him the second fastest on the list, which is topped jointly by Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers, both of whom reached the milestone off an identical 2658 balls. Former Australia opener David Warner scored his 4000 runs off 2809 balls, while Chennai Super Kings legend Suresh Raina reached the mark off 2886 balls. These five make up the top of the list.

Surya's excellent knock also helped him clinch the Orange Cap with 417 runs from 10 matches, at an average of 69.50 and a strike rate of 170.20.
"After a long time, I am wearing this cap. Feels really special, I will try and continue the same thing," he told broadcasters.
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In this 18th edition of the IPL, Suryakumar Yadav has crossed 25 runs in each innings, and after hearing about his unique record, the swashbuckling batter responded in a priceless manner.
"Is it? I didn't know that. All the process and routine are coming into play on the ground. Feels really great," he said.

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On the playing conditions and on Mumbai Indians' total of 215/7, Surya said, "I was really happy when we lost the toss, because it is really hot out there, but scoring 200-plus is really good from a batting point of view."
"It is a good score. The wicket is a little slow. It will be challenging with their batting line-up. Let's see how it goes."
For LSG, Mayank Yadav (2/40) and Avesh Khan (2/42) were the most successful bowlers.
Brief Scores
Mumbai Indians: 215 for 7 in 20 overs (Ryan Rickelton 58, Suryakumar Yadav 54; Mayank Yadav 2/40, Avesh Khan 2/42)

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