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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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Nuwan Thushara claims his 3rd four-wicket haul in T20Is: Stats

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**Nuwan Thushara Claims His 3rd Four-Wicket Haul in T20Is**

*Stats & Highlights | By Rajdeep Saha | Sep 18, 2025, 11:13 PM*

Sri Lankan pacer Nuwan Thushara delivered a stunning bowling performance against Afghanistan in Match 11 of the Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 held in Abu Dhabi. Thushara picked up 4 wickets for just 18 runs in his full quota of 4 overs, showcasing his skill and precision on the big stage.

Afghanistan posted a competitive total of 169/8 in their 20 overs, setting Sri Lanka a target of 170 runs to chase. Thushara’s fiery spell played a crucial role in restricting the opposition and putting Sri Lanka in a strong position.

**Wickets and Key Moments**

Thushara opened the bowling for Sri Lanka and made an early impact, striking twice in his second over. He dismissed opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who attempted an aggressive shot, and soon after bowled Karim Janat. Continuing his momentum, Thushara took down Sediqullah Atal with a brilliant delivery in his third over during the powerplay.

He then struck again in the 17th over, taking a wicket off the very first ball, completing a memorable four-wicket haul that helped choke Afghanistan’s scoring rate.

**Performance Stats**

This four-wicket haul marks Thushara’s third such instance in T20 Internationals and his fifth overall in T20 matches. With this performance, he has now claimed 35 wickets from 25 T20Is at an impressive average of 18.28.

On a broader scale, according to ESPNcricinfo, Thushara has accumulated 169 wickets in 127 T20 matches at an average of 19.71. His T20 career also features two five-wicket hauls alongside his five four-wicket hauls, underscoring his impact as a leading pacer in the format.

**Notable Achievements**

– This is Thushara’s second four-wicket haul against Afghanistan in T20Is, having taken two four-fers in just three matches against them, with an outstanding average of 10.37.
– He is now the second Sri Lankan pacer to claim a four-wicket haul in the Men’s T20 Asia Cup, following Pramod Madushan’s four-for against Pakistan in 2022.

Nuwan Thushara’s continued excellence with the ball highlights his key role in Sri Lanka’s bowling attack, and fans will be eager to see more match-winning performances from the young pacer in the coming games.
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