Suryakumar Yadav has etched his name deeper into Mumbai Indians' history books, becoming the franchise's second-highest run-scorer in T20 cricket during their IPL 2026 clash against Chennai Super Kings on May 2. The stylish right-hander surpassed the legendary Kieron Pollard's tally of 3,915 runs, taking his total to 3,933 runs for MI across all T20 competitions.
Needing just four runs to eclipse Pollard's mark before the match, Suryakumar wasted no time in making his statement. He smashed the very first ball he faced to the boundary in emphatic fashion, reaching the milestone in style. What makes this achievement even more remarkable is the efficiency of his journey. While Pollard amassed his runs over 193 innings, Suryakumar has climbed to second place in just 121 innings—a testament to his extraordinary consistency and impact. He currently averages over 37 for the franchise, blending reliability with flair in the middle order.
At the top of the list remains franchise icon Rohit Sharma, who continues to lead by a significant margin, with Suryakumar now firmly positioned as MI's modern-day batting mainstay.
A season of mixed fortunes
Despite this personal milestone, Suryakumar's IPL 2026 campaign has been far from his usual standards. He has managed just 183 runs in nine matches, a dip in form that has mirrored Mumbai Indians' struggles this season.
MI's playoff hopes took a major hit after an eight-wicket loss to CSK at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium. The defeat all but ends their chances of reaching the top four, while CSK remain alive in the race. After a promising start, MI collapsed from a strong position to finish at 159/7, with Naman Dhir top-scoring with 57. The middle order once again faltered, unable to capitalize despite a solid platform. CSK's bowling attack, led by Anshul Kamboj (3/32), with support from Noor Ahmad and Jamie Overton, applied consistent pressure through the middle overs.
In reply, CSK chased down the target with ease, powered by an unbeaten 67 from captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and a steady 54* from Kartik Sharma—leaving MI to rue what could have been on a night of personal triumph for Suryakumar.