SKY has 1 straight six & four, everything else is behind: Mukund
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is witnessing some exceptional batting performances, and Mumbai Indians (MI) batter Suryakumar Yadav is one of the standout players of the tournament. With 475 runs in his kitty, Suryakumar has been a revelation for the Rohit Sharma-led team. However, according to ex-India cricketer Abhinav Mukund, Suryakumar’s batting is not as impressive as it may seem.
In a recent interview, Mukund made some interesting comments about Suryakumar’s batting style. According to the former India opener, Suryakumar has a unique approach to his batting, where he has one straight six and four, and everything else is behind. “From front of square till long on, Suryakumar has not scored anything,” Mukund stated.
This comment from Mukund may come as a surprise to many, considering Suryakumar’s impressive numbers in the tournament so far. He has scored three half-centuries, including a highest score of 68* against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). However, Mukund’s point may be that Suryakumar is not getting many runs outside the powerplay overs or through the gaps in the field.
Mukund’s comment is not without merit. Suryakumar’s batting style is often described as aggressive and attacking, but his success can be attributed to his ability to score quickly in the powerplay overs. He has a strong ability to hit big shots, particularly off the wristspinners, which has helped him accumulate runs quickly.
However, his inability to rotate the strike or score singles and doubles in the middle overs has been a concern for MI. This has often led to a collapse in the team’s batting lineup, with the likes of Ishan Kishan, Dewald Brevis, and Tim David struggling to get going.
Suryakumar’s unique approach to batting may be a double-edged sword. On one hand, it allows him to score quickly and take the game away from the opposition. On the other hand, it makes him vulnerable to getting out to slower balls or half-volleys, which has happened on several occasions in the tournament.
Despite these concerns, Suryakumar remains one of the most feared batsmen in the IPL. His ability to take the game away from the opposition with his aggressive batting has been a key factor in MI’s success this season. Moreover, his ability to adapt to different situations and opponents has been impressive.
In the end, Mukund’s comment about Suryakumar having one straight six and four, and everything else being behind, may be an exaggeration. However, it highlights the need for Suryakumar to work on his batting technique and be more selective in his shot selection. If he can do that, he could become an even more formidable batsman in the IPL.
Source: https://x.com/ESPNcricinfo/status/1918256655554494930
