Suryakumar Yadav jokes about batting form before opener

Suryakumar Yadav is preparing for the opening match of the IPL 2025 season, where his team, the Mumbai Indians, will face off against the Chennai Super Kings. Recently, Suryakumar has struggled with his batting form. He scored only 28 runs in a five-match T20I series against England. Despite his challenges, Suryakumar remains optimistic. He received backing from his IPL captain, Hardik Pandya, during a press conference. Suryakumar made a light-hearted comment about his current form, saying he has done well in the IPL previously. In the match against England, he chose to bat at No. 4 to give young player Tilak Varma a chance to bat higher in the order. Suryakumar believes that batting order is not crucial and you can make an impact from any position. He mentioned that flexibility is key for the team. Suryakumar's IPL career boasts 150 matches with 3,594 runs at an average of 32.38 and a strike rate of 145.33. He has also scored two centuries and 24 half-centuries. As he prepares for the season, he emphasizes the importance of hard work, hoping that his runs will come soon.