Suryakumar Yadav Returns with Fast Fifty to Lead Mumbai to Win

Suryakumar Yadav scored a fifty in just 15 balls on his return to professional cricket, helping Mumbai secure a seven-wicket win over Hyderabad in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

Match Details

Hyderabad set a target of 173 runs, which Mumbai chased down in 13.1 overs with three wickets down. Suryakumar remained not out on 60 runs from 21 balls, while Musheer Khan also hit an unbeaten 51 from 24 balls. Shivam Dube contributed 13 runs from 5 balls and took two wickets in the match.

Explosive Innings

Batting at number four, Suryakumar hit five sixes and six fours during his knock. He hit two sixes in his first four balls and shared a 65-run partnership off 23 runs with Musheer Khan for the third wicket. Leg spinner Ved Reddy Amisthapura and left-arm spinner Pranav Varma conceded 22 and 24 runs respectively in their overs against his attack.

Context

The 36-year-old batter returned to competitive action after a break following the T20 World Cup and earlier IPL appearances in May 2026. He was named Mumbai's captain for the 2026 tournament earlier in the month.