SKY has 1 straight six & four, everything else is behind: Mukund
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is in full swing, and the competition is getting fiercer by the day. With teams fighting for every point, the batsmen are under immense pressure to deliver. One such batsman who has been making news for his impressive performances is Mumbai Indians’ (MI) Suryakumar Yadav, also known as SKY. With 475 runs to his name so far, SKY has been a force to reckon with. However, what’s striking about his game is that, according to ex-India cricketer Abhinav Mukund, SKY has only scored one straight four and six, and everything else is behind.
Mukund’s statement may seem surprising, but it’s not hard to understand what he means. SKY’s highest score in this year’s IPL is 68*, and most of his runs have come from boundaries, particularly fours. In fact, out of his total runs, a significant chunk has been scored through boundaries. While this is not necessarily a bad thing, it does suggest that SKY’s game is built around scoring quickly and aggressively.
Mukund’s comment is an interesting one because it highlights the importance of scoring runs across the ground. While boundaries are crucial, a batsman who can score runs through singles and twos can also be effective. In fact, a batsman who can rotate the strike and play aggressively can be a nightmare for the opposition.
In SKY’s case, his game is built around scoring quickly, and he has been incredibly successful in doing so. His ability to score boundaries at will has made him a formidable batsman, and teams are finding it difficult to contain him. However, Mukund’s comment also suggests that SKY’s game is not as well-rounded as he would like it to be.
A well-rounded batsman is one who can score runs across the ground, not just through boundaries. A batsman who can play defensively, rotate the strike, and score runs through singles and twos is harder to dismiss than one who only scores through boundaries. In fact, a batsman who can play all types of shots, including the pull, cut, and drive, is a more complete batsman.
SKY, on the other hand, has been relying heavily on his aggressive game, and while it has worked for him so far, it’s not a sustainable strategy in the long run. As the competition gets fiercer, teams will start to target him, and his inability to score runs through singles and twos could become a liability.
Mukund’s comment also highlights the importance of playing according to the situation. While SKY’s aggressive game has worked for him in some games, it may not be the best approach in every situation. A batsman who can adapt to different situations and play according to the game’s requirements is more likely to succeed.
In conclusion, while SKY’s aggressive game has been impressive, it’s not without its limitations. Mukund’s comment highlights the importance of scoring runs across the ground, and a batsman who can do that is likely to be more successful in the long run. As the IPL 2025 progresses, it will be interesting to see how SKY adapts to different situations and whether he can develop a more well-rounded game.
Source: https://x.com/ESPNcricinfo/status/1918256655554494930
