# Suryakumar Yadav Joins Elite Club: Completes 100 IPL Matches for Mumbai Indians

URL: https://technosports.co.in/suryakumar-yadav-joins-elite-club-completes-10/  
Published: 2025-04-05  
Updated: 2025-04-05  
Author: REMYA BABU S

Suryakumar Yadav : Mumbai Indians (MI) star [**Suryakumar Yadav**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suryakumar_Yadav)has added another remarkable feat to his glittering IPL resume — **becoming just the eighth player to play 100 matches for the franchise**. On April 4, 2025, during MI’s IPL match against the Lucknow Super Giants, the dynamic batter reached this iconic milestone, further cementing his legendary status in blue and gold.

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## ***Suryakumar Yadav Completes 100 IPL Matches for Mumbai Indians: Becomes 8th Player to Achieve the Milestone***

## Suryakumar Yadav’s Journey: From Debut Duck to MI Mainstay

Suryakumar’s IPL story began over a decade ago — **on April 6, 2012**, when he debuted for Mumbai Indians against Pune Warriors India. It was a modest start, with Surya dismissed for a duck in just four balls. But what followed is a tale of grit, growth, and greatness.

After moving to **Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)** from 2014 to 2017, where he matured as a reliable middle-order batter, Surya returned to Mumbai Indians in 2018 — a homecoming that would redefine his T20 career. Since then, he has not only become MI’s batting backbone but also one of the **most feared T20 batters globally**.

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## SKY Stats That Shine

Here are some jaw-dropping numbers that underline Suryakumar Yadav’s impact with MI:

- ✅ **100 matches** for Mumbai Indians (as of April 4, 2025)
- ✅ **3,000+ runs** for MI — only the third to do so
- ✅ **35.53 average & 148.91 strike rate** — second-best among MI’s top 10 run-scorers
- ✅ **2 centuries** — tied with Rohit Sharma for most IPL hundreds for MI
- ✅ **25 fifties** — most by any MI batter alongside Rohit
- ✅ **116 sixes** — only behind Rohit Sharma and Kieron Pollard
- ✅ **500+ runs in multiple IPL seasons** (2018 & 2023) — a feat matched only by Sachin Tendulkar

## Special Moment: Customized Jersey to Mark 100 Matches

To honor the momentous occasion, **Mumbai Indians presented Suryakumar with a custom jersey** before the toss — a fitting tribute to a player who has embodied consistency, flair, and a fighting spirit throughout his MI career.

## Most IPL Matches for Mumbai Indians – All-Time List

| **Player** | **Matches Played** |
| --- | --- |
| Rohit Sharma | 215* |
| Kieron Pollard | 189 |
| Harbhajan Singh | 136 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 133 |
| Lasith Malinga | 122 |
| Ambati Rayudu | 114 |
| Hardik Pandya | 109* |
| **Suryakumar Yadav** | **100*** |

*as of April 4, 2025

## SKY’s Legacy with MI: More Than Just Numbers

Suryakumar Yadav isn’t just a stat machine. His adaptability — whether opening, batting at No.3, or anchoring at No.4 — has made him invaluable to MI’s batting structure. He’s been pivotal in **MI’s title-winning campaigns in 2019 and 2020**, and continues to lead the charge in 2025.

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Surya’s passion, consistency, and flair have made him a fan-favorite and a player who defines MI’s fighting spirit. With years still ahead of him, the sky truly is the limit for SKY.

## **FAQs**

### When did Suryakumar Yadav play his 100th IPL match for Mumbai Indians?

On April 4, 2025, against Lucknow Super Giants.

### How many centuries has Suryakumar scored for MI?

Two centuries, tied with Rohit Sharma for most by an MI player.

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