Suryakumar Yadav has done well as a captain in the T20 format after taking over the leadership role from Rohit Sharma. With his ability to stay calm under pressure and make the right decisions, he has shown why he was trusted with the leadership position ahead of other players. Under Suryakumar Yadav’s captaincy, India won 4-1 against Australia in India, won 3-0 against Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka, won 3-0 against Bangladesh in India, and won 3-1 against South Africa in South Africa.
With such brilliant results, Suryakumar Yadav is set to lead team India in the upcoming 2026 T20 World Cup that will be held in India and Sri Lanka.
Suryakumar Yadav’s Record As Captain in the T20 Format
Suryakumar Yadav has just been brilliant as a captain, winning series after series against strong opponents like Australia and South Africa. Overall, Suryakumar Yadav has led team India in 22 T20I matches, winning 18 and losing just four matches.
Under Suryakumar Yadav’s leadership, India is looking to beat England in the ongoing T20 series. India is currently leading this series 2-1, with two more matches to be played.
Note: The above records are till 30/01/2025.
Players Who Have Been Terrific Under Suryakumar Yadav’s Captaincy
Under Suryakumar Yadav’s leadership, most players have done well, and the following are some notable mentions:
Varun Chakravarthy
Varun Chakravarthy has been tremendous with the ball, especially against England, South Africa, and Bangladesh. In his previous 10 T20I matches against Suryakumar Yadav, he has picked up 27 wickets, showing why he is one of the most valuable assets for team India.
Arshdeep Singh
Arshdeep Singh delivers almost every time, picking up wickets with the new as well as the old ball. He has now gone past Yuzvendra Chahal to become India’s leading wicket-taker in the T20Is. With the skills that Arshdeep Singh possesses, Suryakumar Yadav can bank on him to pick up wickets at any time of the game.
Tilak Varma
Tilak Varma showcased his talent in South Africa, where he smashed two back-to-back centuries against a strong South African bowling attack. Not only does he have all the shots to unsettle the bowlers, but he also has a cool head to take his team over the line.
Final Thoughts
While there is no doubt that Suryakumar Yadav has been exceptional as a leader, his form with the bat is concerning. The Indian team will hope that he comes good with the bat in the upcoming matches so that the team becomes even stronger. It is almost 95% certain that India will go in as the defending champions in the 2026 T20 World Cup under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav.