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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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Presenting most expensive spells of Jasprit Bumrah in T20Is

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**Most Expensive Spells of Jasprit Bumrah in T20I Cricket**
*By Parth Dhall | Sep 22, 2025, 6:09 PM*

India recently overcame Pakistan in a thrilling Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 encounter at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Men in Blue successfully chased down a target of 172 in just 18.5 overs, once again showcasing their dominance in the format. Earlier, Sahibzada Farhan’s 45-ball 58 had powered Pakistan to a competitive total of 171/5 in 20 overs. In a surprising turn of events, India’s premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah was hit for 45 runs in his four overs.

Here’s a look at the most expensive spells Bumrah has bowled in T20I cricket:

### 1. 50 Runs vs Australia, Hyderabad, 2022
The only time Jasprit Bumrah has conceded 50 or more runs in a T20I was during the 2022 match against Australia in Hyderabad. The right-arm seamer gave away 50 runs without taking a wicket. Australia posted a strong total of 186/7 in their 20 overs. Despite Bumrah’s expensive spell, India managed to chase down the target, winning the match by six wickets with a ball to spare. Notably, Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav both scored half-centuries to anchor the chase.

### 2. 47 Runs vs West Indies, Lauderhill, 2016
In his debut year at the international level, Bumrah experienced a challenging outing against the West Indies in Lauderhill. He conceded 47 runs but picked up two wickets. The West Indies capitalized on this to post a massive 245/6 in their 20 overs. India came agonizingly close, thanks to KL Rahul’s unbeaten 110, but ultimately lost the match by just one run.

### 3. 45 Runs vs New Zealand and Pakistan
Bumrah’s recent spell against Pakistan in Dubai, where he was taken for 45 runs, ranks as his joint third-most expensive in T20Is. He conceded the same number of runs against New Zealand during the 2020 Hamilton T20I as well. In both matches, Bumrah went wicketless. Despite this, India managed to defeat New Zealand in a thrilling one-over eliminator (Super Over) following the Hamilton game.

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Jasprit Bumrah is widely regarded as one of the best T20 bowlers in the world, and these few expensive spells are exceptions in an otherwise impressive career. His ability to bounce back and deliver in crucial moments remains a key asset for the Indian cricket team.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/sports/most-runs-conceded-by-jasprit-bumrah-in-a-t20i/story