Suryakumar Yadav Reaches Major Milestone for MI Against LSG in IPL 2025

In a historic moment for Indian cricket, Suryakumar Yadav etched his name in the record books during the 45th match of IPL 2025, played between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Wankhede Stadium. The Mumbai star reached the milestone of 4000 IPL runs, becoming the fastest Indian player to achieve this feat in terms of balls faced, breaking the record held by former cricketer Suresh Raina.

Suryakumar Yadav’s Record-Breaking Feat

Suryakumar Yadav’s journey to 4000 IPL runs was nothing short of extraordinary. The moment came as he scored just 33 runs in the ongoing match against Lucknow, making him the 17th player in IPL history to reach this landmark. With this achievement, Yadav surpassed Raina’s record, completing 4000 IPL runs after facing 2714 balls, whereas Raina had reached the figure after 2881 balls.

In terms of speed, Yadav now sits in third place, just behind AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle, who both reached 4000 runs in 2658 balls. Yadav’s exceptional performance further solidified his place among the IPL greats.

Suryakumar’s Impact in the MI vs LSG Match

In the same match, which Mumbai Indians batted first, Yadav played a crucial role in their innings. He scored a rapid half-century off just 27 balls, contributing significantly to Mumbai’s total of 215/7 in 20 overs. His innings included six boundaries and three sixes, showing his aggressive style of play. Alongside Yadav, Ryan Rickelton also played a stormy knock, scoring 58 runs in 35 balls, adding to Mumbai’s total.

Fastest to 4000 IPL Runs: Ball-by-Ball Breakdown

Here’s a look at the fastest players to score 4000 runs in IPL history in terms of balls faced:

1. AB de Villiers – 2658 balls
2. Chris Gayle – 2658 balls
3. Suryakumar Yadav – 2714 balls (Fastest Indian to 4000 runs)
4. David Warner – 2809 balls
5. Suresh Raina – 2881 balls

This list highlights the elite company Yadav now joins, proving his exceptional consistency and skill in the IPL.

Quickest to 4000 Runs: Least Innings

Suryakumar Yadav also holds a notable position for reaching 4000 IPL runs in just 145 innings, a remarkable achievement. He is now in the company of other IPL greats in this regard, but here’s how the leaderboard looks for the least innings taken to reach 4000 runs:

1. KL Rahul – 105 innings
2. Chris Gayle – 112 innings
3. David Warner – 114 innings
4. Faf du Plessis – 121 innings
5. Virat Kohli – 128 innings
6. AB de Villiers – 131 innings
7. Suresh Raina – 140 innings
8. Gautam Gambhir – 140 innings
9. Shikhar Dhawan – 141 innings
10. Ajinkya Rahane – 144 innings
11. Suryakumar Yadav – 145 innings

Mumbai Indians’ IPL Legend

Suryakumar Yadav’s record-breaking feat is a testament to his consistency and brilliance in the IPL. As one of Mumbai Indians’ most trusted players, Yadav now holds the second-highest total runs for the franchise, amassing 3413 runs in 160 matches. His contributions, both in terms of consistency and explosive batting, have made him one of the top players in IPL history.

Rohit Sharma still holds the record for the most runs for Mumbai Indians with a staggering 5698 runs, followed closely by Yadav and Kieron Pollard, who has 3412 runs in the tournament.

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