In a landmark moment for the Mumbai Indians, Suryakumar Yadav became the eighth player to represent the franchise in 100 Indian Premier League (IPL) matches. This achievement was marked during the 2025 season opener against the Lucknow Super Giants. To commemorate this feat, the Mumbai Indians presented Yadav with a special jersey emblazoned with the number 100.

Yadav's journey with the Mumbai Indians began in 2012, and over the years, he has established himself as a pivotal figure in the team's batting lineup. With over 3,500 runs in the IPL, including two centuries and 24 half-centuries, he boasts an impressive average of 32.08 and a strike rate exceeding 145.

In the absence of regular captain Hardik Pandya, who was serving a one-match suspension due to a slow over-rate penalty from the previous season, Yadav took on the leadership role for the season opener. His appointment as stand-in captain underscores his growing stature within the team and his leadership capabilities.

Beyond the IPL, Yadav's prowess extends to international cricket, where he has been a consistent performer for India in T20 Internationals. His recent milestone of surpassing 8,000 runs in T20 cricket places him among the elite Indian batsmen, joining the ranks of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, and Suresh Raina.

As the 2025 IPL season progresses, the Mumbai Indians will look to Yadav's experience and form to guide them towards reclaiming the championship title.