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Suryakumar Yadav averages paltry 16.28 in T20 tournament finals: Stats

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**Suryakumar Yadav Averages Paltry 16.28 in T20 Tournament Finals: Stats**

*By Gaurav Tripathi | Sep 28, 2025, 11:54 AM*

For the first time in history, India and Pakistan will face off in the final of the Asia Cup. The highly anticipated clash is set to take place at the Dubai International Stadium on September 28. While Team India remains unbeaten in the tournament, concerns have arisen over the form of their captain, Suryakumar Yadav.

### Struggling Form in 2025

Suryakumar Yadav’s (SKY) recent T20 International (T20I) form has been underwhelming. In 2025 alone, he has averaged a disappointing 12.37, scoring just 99 runs in 10 innings at a strike rate of 110. His batting style, particularly his premeditated shots like the pick-up flick, has often let him down this year. Notably, his only significant innings came against Pakistan in the group stage, where he remained unbeaten on 47. In all other nine innings, he failed to surpass 15 runs and recorded three ducks.

### Underwhelming Record in T20 Finals

Despite being recognized as one of the best T20 batters of his generation, SKY’s performance in high-pressure finals has been far from impressive. According to ESPNcricinfo records, he has appeared in seven T20 finals, scoring just 114 runs at a modest average of 16.28. His strike rate in these matches stands at 112.87, hampered by a few low scores including a duck and multiple single-digit contributions. His highest score in any final is 48.

### IPL and Other Finals Performances

Four of Suryakumar’s seven T20 final appearances have come in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Across these finals, his scores were 24, 5, 15, and 19. He also appeared in the Champions League T20 final once, where he was dismissed without scoring. In 2024, SKY played his first T20 final representing India—the T20 World Cup final against South Africa—but managed only three runs.

### A Bright Spot: Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Final

SKY’s last T20 final appearance was in last year’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final. He played a crucial innings of 48 runs off 35 balls, helping Mumbai chase down a 175-run target against Madhya Pradesh and secure the championship. This performance remains his best in any final to date.

### Overall Impressive T20I Career

Despite recent struggles, Suryakumar Yadav’s overall T20I career stats are commendable. Over 89 matches, he has amassed 2,669 runs at an average of 37.59 with a striking rate of 164.65. He has recorded 21 half-centuries and 4 centuries in the format. Additionally, SKY holds the joint third-most Player-of-the-Match awards in T20Is, with 16 to his name.

Notably, he is the first cricketer to score T20I centuries in four different countries: South Africa, England, New Zealand, and India, highlighting his adaptability on foreign pitches.

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As the Asia Cup final approaches, all eyes will be on Suryakumar Yadav to see if he can rediscover his best form and lead India to glory against their arch-rivals Pakistan.

*Stay tuned for live updates from the Dubai International Stadium.*
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/sports/decoding-suryakumar-yadav-s-run-in-t20-tournament-finals/story

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3rd WODI, Beth Mooney slams career-best 138 versus India: Stats

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By Rajdeep Saha | Sep 20, 2025, 05:39 PM

**Beth Mooney’s Majestic 138 Powers Australia in 3rd ODI Against India**

Australia women’s cricket team batter Beth Mooney delivered a sublime performance, smashing a magnificent 138-run knock against India in the 3rd and final ODI at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.

Mooney walked to the crease when Australia were 150/2 in the 22nd over. She immediately took charge and shared crucial partnerships throughout her innings—a 106-run stand with Ellyse Perry, 82 with Ashleigh Gardner, and an additional 40 runs with Tahlia McGrath. Australia posted a formidable total of 379/6 when Mooney’s innings came to an end.

### Mooney Powers Australia with a Blazing Hundred

The quality of Mooney’s 138-run innings was outstanding. She reached her century in just 57 balls during the 38th over, showcasing aggressive intent and maintaining the momentum provided by Australia’s top order. Throughout her innings, Mooney remained unflappable, expertly maneuvering the ball and putting the Indian bowlers under constant pressure.

Unfortunately, her innings was cut short by a run-out in the 45th over, shortly after the dismissal of McGrath.

### Did You Know?
**Joint-2nd Fastest Hundred in Women’s ODIs**
Beth Mooney’s 57-ball century equals the joint-2nd fastest century in Women’s ODIs. She matched former Aussie star Karen Rolton, who also reached 100 in 57 balls against South Africa in 2000. The record for the fastest ton is held by Meg Lanning, who scored her century in just 45 balls against New Zealand in 2012.

### Stats That Impress

– Mooney’s 138 came off 75 balls.
– She struck 23 fours and 1 six during her innings.
– Playing her 85th WODI (78 innings), Mooney has now amassed 2,786 runs at an impressive average of 49.75.
– This innings was her 4th WODI century, in addition to 19 half-centuries.

Against India specifically, Mooney has been in splendid form. According to ESPNcricinfo, she has scored 698 runs in 18 matches (16 innings) at an average of 58.16, including two centuries and four fifties.

### More Milestones

– This was Mooney’s 9th fifty-plus score in away WODI matches (away from her home ground). In 36 away matches (33 innings), she has accumulated 1,212 runs at an average of 44.88, including 2 centuries and 7 fifties.

### Records Broken

**Highest Individual Score for Australia Against India**
According to ESPNcricinfo, Mooney’s 138 is now the highest individual score by an Australian batter against India in Women’s ODIs. She surpassed the previous best of 133 runs set by Alyssa Healy in 2018.

Beth Mooney’s scintillating innings not only set up a commanding total for Australia but also cemented her place among the elite batters in women’s cricket history.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/sports/beth-mooney-slams-hundred-versus-india-in-3rd-women-s-odi/story