In a franchise blessed with batting royalty - from Tendulkar to Rohit to Pollard - Suryakumar Yadav has now carved his own chapter in the Mumbai Indians’ legacy. And he didn’t just leave a mark—he left a crater.
Coming into IPL 2025 with some doubts around his form, SKY didn’t just answer critics—he silenced them with authority. Game after game, on tough wickets and high-pressure nights, he delivered with unrelenting consistency and signature flair. And in doing so, he pulled off something truly monumental: he leapfrogged the iconic Sachin Tendulkar to become Mumbai Indians’ highest run-scorer in a single IPL season, and he is not done yet; he has games still in hand.
His final tally at the end of the league stage? 640 runs, powered by unbeaten knocks, explosive fifties, and a strike rate that made bowlers sweat. In every match, Suryakumar Yadav has scored more than 25 runs. Talk about consistency. From scoops to slogs to those delicious inside-out drives, SKY is everywhere, anchoring innings, chasing totals, and rewriting history.
Now that he’s taken the top spot and will most likely increase the gap with a few games still to go, depending on MI's performance in the playoffs, let’s rewind and celebrate the batting giants he’s just edged past - Mumbai Indians’ most prolific run machines over the years.
Sachin Tendulkar – 618 Runs (2010)
The original Mumbai Indians talisman, Sachin was sublime in 2010—owning the Orange Cap and scoring 618 runs with vintage mastery. He brought class and calmness at the top, proving that even in T20 cricket, touch can trump power.
Suryakumar Yadav – 605 Runs (2023)
This wasn’t his first dance with the 600-run club. In 2023, SKY hit his stride mid-season and never looked back. With a strike rate over 180, a ton, and five half-centuries, he single-handedly reignited MI’s playoff push.
Sachin Tendulkar – 553 Runs (2011)
The Maestro followed up his World Cup triumph with another elite IPL season. Even at 38, Sachin’s timing, precision, and leadership were on full display, guiding MI’s batting unit with 553 runs of pure gold.
Lendl Simmons – 540 Runs (2015)
Quiet but clutch, Simmons was MI’s rock during their 2015 title run. With six half-centuries—including two in the playoffs—he was the backbone of their batting when it mattered most. No drama, just delivery.
Legends like Rohit Sharma, Ambati Rayudu, and Kieron Pollard have dazzled over the years, playing vital roles in MI’s dominance. But it’s these top-tier seasons that truly stood out in the stat books.
Suryakumar Yadav has gone from dependable to dominant. From the middle-order glue to the centerpiece of MI’s batting firepower. Surpassing Tendulkar isn’t just a stat—it’s a statement.
The SKY era has arrived. And with the playoffs still to come, don’t be surprised if he adds a few more fireworks to this already legendary season.
