SKY has 1 straight six & four, everything else is behind: Mukund
As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 continues to captivate cricket fans worldwide, ex-India cricketer Abhinav Mukund has shared his thoughts on the incredible form of Mumbai Indians (MI) batter Suryakumar Yadav. With 475 runs under his belt, Suryakumar has been a standout performer in the tournament, and Mukund believes that the 28-year-old’s success can be attributed to his ability to score big hitting fours and sixes.
In a recent interview, Mukund stated, “Suryakumar has one straight four and six, and everything else is behind. From front of square till long on, Suryakumar has not scored anything.” This quote highlights Suryakumar’s unique ability to score big, but also hints at his limitations when it comes to scoring boundaries in other areas of the field.
Suryakumar’s highest score in this year’s IPL is an unbeaten 68, which he achieved against the Punjab Kings. His ability to accelerate in the death overs has been a key factor in MI’s success, and Mukund believes that this is a crucial aspect of Suryakumar’s batting.
The MI batter has been in scintillating form, with his 475 runs coming at an impressive strike rate of 145.45. He has been particularly effective in the powerplay overs, scoring 234 runs at a strike rate of 183.69. His ability to adapt to different situations and play according to the situation has been impressive, and Mukund believes that this is a key factor in Suryakumar’s success.
“Suryakumar has been playing really well, especially in the powerplay overs,” Mukund said. “He has been getting boundaries and taking the game away from the opposition. His ability to adjust his game according to the situation has been impressive, and he has been able to get runs consistently.”
However, Mukund also believes that Suryakumar’s limitations when it comes to scoring boundaries in other areas of the field is something that the batter needs to work on. “Suryakumar needs to work on his game to score runs in other areas of the field, not just in the powerplay overs,” Mukand said. “He needs to be able to score runs in the middle overs and also in the death overs. If he can do that, he will become an even more formidable batter.”
Suryakumar’s success in the IPL has been a welcome boost for MI, who have struggled in the tournament in recent years. The team has been inconsistent, and Suryakumar’s runs have been a crucial factor in their push for a top-four finish.
As the tournament reaches its business end, Suryakumar will be looking to continue his good form and help MI reach the playoffs. With his ability to accelerate in the death overs, Suryakumar is a key player for MI, and Mukund believes that he has the potential to be one of the top scorers in the tournament.
“Suryakumar has been playing really well, and he has the potential to be one of the top scorers in the tournament,” Mukund said. “He needs to continue to work on his game and score runs consistently. If he can do that, he will be a key player for MI in the playoffs.”
In conclusion, Suryakumar Yadav’s incredible form in the IPL 2025 has been a major factor in MI’s success, and Abhinav Mukund believes that the batter’s ability to score big hitting fours and sixes is a key factor in his success. However, Mukund also believes that Suryakumar needs to work on his game to score runs in other areas of the field. With the tournament reaching its business end, Suryakumar will be looking to continue his good form and help MI reach the playoffs.
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