Suryakumar Yadav, popularly known as SKY, has made a mark as a leader in various cricket formats. Known for his innovative batting, Yadav has also shown his skills as a captain, especially in T20Is.
T20 International (T20I) Captaincy
Yadav began his official T20I captaincy career with a commanding 3-0 series win against Sri Lanka. Since then, he has led India in 10 T20I matches, securing eight wins and suffering only two losses, giving him an impressive win rate of 80%. This includes a notable 4-1 series victory over Australia post the 2023 World Cup.
Ranji Trophy Leadership
In domestic cricket, Yadav has captained Mumbai in the prestigious Ranji Trophy. However, his record here has been more modest. In six matches, he has achieved one win, with three draws and two losses, resulting in a win percentage of 16.66%.
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Performance
Yadav has also led Mumbai in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, India’s premier domestic T20 competition. Out of 16 matches under his captaincy, Mumbai won 10, giving him a win percentage of 62.5%.
Indian Premier League (IPL) Experience
In the IPL, Yadav has typically played under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma and now Hardik Pandya. He has captained in just one IPL match, which ended in a victory, maintaining a perfect record in the league.
| Format | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | Draw | No Result | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20 Internationals (T20I) | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 80.00% |
| Ranji Trophy | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 16.66% |
| Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | 16 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 62.50% |
| Indian Premier League (IPL) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.00% |