9000 completed in T20… Suryakumar Yadav achieved a big milestone in the World Cup, became the third fastest batsman

By Samira Vishwas On Jan 22, 2026

Sports : In the first T20 match played against New Zealand at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav showed clear signs of returning to his form. Suryakumar, who was struggling to score runs for a long time, looked full of confidence in this match. His batting not only showed ease but also showed the same aggressive style for which he is known.

Relief innings after bad phase
Let us tell you that before the match, Suryakumar Yadav had not been able to score a half-century in 22 consecutive innings. His last fifty came against Bangladesh in October 2024, after which the criticism intensified. In such a situation, this innings against New Zealand was very important for him mentally. Batting at number four, he did not let the pressure overwhelm him and carried on with the innings with patience.

🚨 9000 RUNS FOR SURYAKUMAR YADAV IN T20 🚨
– One of the best in this format. pic.twitter.com/LJYCnnE7y5
—Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 21, 2026

Historical figure of 9000 T20 runs
In this match, Suryakumar Yadav also completed his 9000 runs in T20 cricket. He became the fourth Indian batsman to achieve this feat and also the third fastest Indian player. He achieved this milestone in 321 innings. Only Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan have been able to touch this figure faster than him. This achievement shows Suryakumar’s consistency and influence in T20 cricket.

short but convincing innings
Suryakumar Yadav played an inning of 32 runs in 22 balls, which included four fours and a brilliant six. In the beginning he established himself by taking singles and then played aggressive shots when he got the opportunity. Before getting out on the ball of Mitchell Santner, it seemed that he could convert this start into a big score. Although the innings was not long, confidence and timing were clearly visible in it.

Positive signs for T20 setup
This innings gave the Indian team the necessary stability and pace in the middle overs. The most important thing was that Suryakumar Yadav’s old confidence was visible in his shot selection and body language. This is a sign that he is once again getting closer to his best T20 form. If he maintains this rhythm in the coming matches, then the Indian team can get a big advantage.