Suryakumar Yadav’s rise as a leader has added a new dimension to his already electrifying batting career. Known worldwide for his 360-degree stroke play, Surya has now built a reputation as a calm yet aggressive captain who reads match situations beautifully. Since officially taking charge of India’s T20I team in July 2024, he has carried forward the attacking mindset laid down by Rohit Sharma and has shaped India into one of the most consistent T20 sides globally.
Under his watch, India topped Group A in the Asia Cup 2025, advanced to the Super Four stage undefeated, and eventually lifted the Asia Cup 2025 title, defeating Pakistan in a thrilling final by five wickets. He also guided India to a 2-1 series win against Australia in 2025, despite challenging conditions and rain-affected matches.
Below is a complete breakdown of Suryakumar Yadav’s captaincy performance across formats.
Overall Captaincy Record
| Format | Matches | Won | Lost | No Result | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| ODI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| T20I | 34 | 27 | 5 | 3 | 84.40% |
| IPL | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.00% |
| Total | 36 | 28 | 6 | 3 | 82.40% |
1. Suryakumar Yadav in Test Cricket (Captaincy)
| Matches | Won | Lost | Drawn | NR | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
Surya’s Test journey has been limited, and he has not been in leadership contention in red-ball cricket. With only a solitary Test appearance, it is unlikely he will feature as a Test captain in the future.
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2. Suryakumar Yadav Captaincy Record in ODI Cricket
| Matches | Won | Lost | Drawn | NR | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
Just like Tests, Surya hasn’t been part of India’s long-term ODI leadership plans. The format has not seen him in a captaincy role yet.
3. Suryakumar Yadav Captaincy Record in T20Is
| Matches | Won | Lost | NR | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 27 | 5 | 3 | 84.40% |
Suryakumar Yadav has flourished as India’s T20I captain.
Some key highlights include:
- One of India’s highest T20I win percentages for a captain.
- Never lost back-to-back T20Is as skipper.
- Led India to bilateral series wins against Australia, England, South Africa (twice), Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
- Guided India through the Asia Cup 2025 unbeaten in group stages, and then won the final.
Surya’s ability to stay composed, use bowlers smartly, and back youngsters has made India a dominant T20I unit.
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4. Suryakumar Yadav Captaincy in IPL
| Matches | Won | Lost | NR | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.00% |
Surya has led Mumbai Indians twice as a stand-in captain:
- 2023: Beat Kolkata Knight Riders while replacing Rohit Sharma.
- 2024: Led MI again in Hardik Pandya’s absence but lost to Chennai Super Kings.