Suryakumar Yadav Sets New IPL Record with 717 Runs

Suryakumar Yadav's Remarkable Achievement

In the 2025 IPL season, Suryakumar Yadav, the captain of the Indian national team in T20 cricket, made headlines by scoring 44 runs in a thrilling performance during Qualifier 2 against Punjab Kings. He became the first non-opening batsman to accumulate 700 runs in a single T20 season, surpassing the previous record held by AB de Villiers from 2016. By the end of Qualifier 2, Suryakumar had amassed a total of 717 runs across 16 matches, including five half-centuries.

AB de Villiers' Praise

“Surya is the 360 batter of modern era for sure,” remarked AB de Villiers during the commentary.

Most Runs in an IPL Season (Non-Opener) Rank Player Runs Matches Year

1	Suryakumar Yadav	717	14	2025*
2	AB de Villiers	687	16	2016
3	Rishabh Pant	684	14	2018
4	Kane Williamson	622	14	2018
5	Suryakumar Yadav	605	16	2023

Consistent Performance

Throughout the 2025 IPL season, Suryakumar has consistently scored a minimum of 25 runs in all 17 matches. His impressive performance, especially after facing challenges earlier in the season, highlights his resilience. As the captain of the Indian T20I team, he played a crucial role in the Mumbai Indians' successful campaign, working alongside Tilak Varma to strengthen their position, which was further enhanced by Bairstow's contributions.