Indian T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav's blistering innings of 70 runs off just 46 balls helped Mumbai clinch a win over Services in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. After winning the toss, Services chose to field first, but struggled to contain Mumbai's batting with opener Prithvi Shaw dismissed for a duck and captain Shreyas Iyer scoring only 20 runs. But it was Yadav's aggressive knock that paved the way for Mumbai's victory.
After a successful international debut, Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube will now join the Mumbai team for their upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy matches against Services and Andhra. Both players will add strength and depth to the Mumbai squad, led by Shreyas Iyer. Fans are eagerly waiting to see the explosive duo in action for their state team.
Suryakumar Yadav, the Indian cricket team's T20 captain, is set to return to the field for Mumbai's next game in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy against Andhra on Tuesday, December 3. Despite leading India to a successful series win against South Africa, Surya has taken a two-week break for a family function and will now resume playing for his domestic team. While he may not lead the side as Shreyas Iyer is the current captain, Surya is expected to be a valuable player for Mumbai in their upcoming matches. He remains committed to playing for Mumbai in all domestic tournaments and has his sights set on playing for India across all formats.
The Mumbai Indians emerged as the clear winners of the IPL 2025 mega auction as they made strategic picks and successfully built a team around their retained core. With star players like Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Jasprit Bumrah, MI added valuable assets in Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, Reece Topley, and Will Jacks to strengthen their fast bowling and batting departments. The addition of former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar's son Arjun Tendulkar at his base price of Rs 30 lakh also made headlines. Here is the full squad list for Mumbai Indians after the mega auction.
As five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians entered IPL 2025 mega auction with a purse of Rs 45 crore, they made some major signings including Deepak Chahar and Trent Boult, who will lead their pace attack. With top players like Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Hardik Pandya retained, MI also added valuable players like Ryan Rickelton and Will Jacks to their squad, making their team a formidable one for the upcoming season.
After a dominating performance by India in the T20 series against South Africa, the young Indian cricketer Tilak Verma received the "impact fielder of the series" award in the final match. With his brilliant performance in the series, Verma left everyone in awe and even impressed coach VVS Laxman with his catch of South African captain Aiden Markram. In a comical turn of events, captain Suryakumar Yadav revealed the winner in a unique and entertaining manner, leading to a moment of celebration for the team. The video of this moment was shared by BCCI, showcasing the camaraderie and talent of Team India.
Tilak Varma's request to bat at No.3 pays off as he smashes a maiden century against South Africa in the 3rd T20I. In a post-match interview, he reveals that it was captain Suryakumar Yadav who gave him the opportunity. The young batsman dedicates his century to the skipper and praises the team's support and backing. He adds that the team encouraged them to play freely, leading to a stunning performance.
In a high-scoring game, India managed to defend their large total of 283 runs against South Africa, winning the match by a whopping 135 runs and securing the T20I series victory. Suryakumar Yadav, who is leading the Indian side in the absence of regular captain Virat Kohli, displayed an impressive batting performance, scoring his maiden international century. India's Ramandeep Singh also had a successful debut, taking his first international wicket. With this win, India are now at the top of the T20I rankings, setting them up nicely for the upcoming World Cup.
India is on the brink of winning the T20I series against South Africa as they head into the final match with a 2-1 lead. The Indian team will look to their top performers, Tilak Varma and Abhishek Sharma, to continue their impressive performance from the previous match. They will also hope for a comeback from Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav, who have failed to score big runs in the last two matches. On the bowling front, Varun Chakrvarthy and Arshdeep Singh have been standouts and will be expected to deliver again.
The Indian cricket team is on the verge of making history as they face off against South Africa in the fourth T20 match. With an unassailable lead, India has the chance to secure a historic series win. However, South Africa, determined to avoid defeat, is still a formidable opponent. In the final game, India may introduce two uncapped players, Vijakumar Vyshak and Yash Dayal, in an effort to solidify their victory. The Wanderers 'Bull Ring' has proven to be a lucky ground for India and they will be looking for a collective batting effort to clinch the series 3-1.