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Suryakumar Yadav 41 Runs From Joining Kohli, Rohit in Elite 3,000 T20I Club

Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav is on the verge of a major career milestone, requiring just 41 more runs to become only the third Indian batter to score 3,000 runs in T20 Internationals. He would join the elite company of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, and could achieve the feat as the second-fastest Indian to do so. Yadav has rediscovered his brilliant form in the ongoing series against New Zealand, leading the run charts with 171 runs at a staggering strike rate of 201.17. With India having already secured the five-match series 3-0, the focus shifts to individual milestones and World Cup preparations.

Key Points: Suryakumar Yadav Nears 3,000 T20I Runs Milestone

  • Needs 41 runs for 3,000 T20I milestone
  • Would be second-fastest Indian after Kohli
  • Leads series with 171 runs at 201 SR
  • India leads series 3-0 vs New Zealand
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Suryakumar Yadav 41 runs away from becoming the third Indian to reach 3,000 T20I runs

Suryakumar Yadav needs 41 runs to become the third Indian with 3,000 T20I runs. He's in top form against New Zealand.

"The fluency, the stunning wrist work, his trademark flicks, drives and sweeps are once again enthralling fans."

Visakhapatnam, January 27

Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav is just 41 runs away from becoming the third Indian to score 3,000 T20I runs as Team India gears up for the fourth T20I against New Zealand on Wednesday.

The five-match series already in India's pocket, having won the first three matches, India is likely to continue its 'SKYball' strategy. The team has already sent a message about its preparations for the T20 World Cup next month.

So far in 102 T20Is and 96 innings, Suryakumar has made 2,959 runs at an average of 36.98 and a strike rate of 165.03, with four centuries and 23 fifties and best score of 117. Currently, he stands just behind Indian icons Rohit Sharma (4,231 runs in 159 matches at an average of 32.05, strike rate of 140.89, including five centuries and 32 fifties) and Virat Kohli (4,188 runs in 125 matches at an average of 48.69, strike rate of 137.04, with a century and 38 fifties) in country's all-time T20I charts.

Only 11 batters have touched the 3,000 run mark in the format and Rohit stands at the top of this pile of superstars.

If Surya manages to get these 41 runs within remaining two fixtures, he would be the second-fastest Indian to reach the landmark after Virat, who reached this milestone in 81 innings.

After a slump starting towards 2024-end which largely continued in 2025, Surya is well and truly back in this series. The fluency, the stunning wrist work, his trademark flicks, drives and sweeps are once again enthralling fans. With 171 runs in three innings and strike rate of 201.17, he is the highest-run-getter so far.

- ANI

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Priya S
So happy to see him back in form. That slump was worrying, but true champions always bounce back. His wrist work is just magical to watch. Perfect timing with the World Cup around the corner!
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Rohit P
Respect to the legends Rohit and Virat at the top, but SKY's strike rate puts him in a different league. The game has evolved. To be the 12th batter ever to reach 3000 runs is a huge achievement. Jai Ho!
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Sarah B
Watching from the US. The numbers are impressive, but I hope the team management doesn't put too much pressure on him to reach the milestone quickly. The series is won, let him play his natural game.
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Vikram M
The second-fastest Indian after King Kohli if he does it in the next two games? That's some elite company. His 201 strike rate this series is sending a strong message to all other teams before the World Cup. 🔥
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Karthik V
A small note of caution amidst the praise. His average is good but not great (36.98). Consistency across all conditions, not just at home, will be the real test for his legacy. Still, a fantastic player for the modern game.

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