Suryakumar Yadav, once the biggest name in T20 cricket, is facing his toughest phase. Against Bangladesh in the Asia Cup 2025, he failed again, scoring just 5 off 11 balls before falling to Mustafizur Rahman.
Review Drama Sparks Backlash
Adding to his poor outing, Surya waited for a review even though he had edged the ball. That move only fuelled the trolling. His form has become a major concern for fans, who are quickly losing patience.
A Poor Run of Scores
His recent numbers tell the story. In his last 10 T20I innings, he managed just 5, 0, 47, 7, 2, 0, 14, 12, 0, and 1. Except for the 47 against Pakistan, he has struggled. This contrasts with his career record of 2657 runs in 88 matches with 4 hundreds and 21 fifties at a strike rate of 165.24. Once the No.1 ICC batter, he has now slipped to 6th place.
India’s Strong Batting Effort
India posted 168/6 in 20 overs. Abhishek Sharma stole the show with a quickfire 75 off 37 balls. Hardik Pandya supported with 38 off 29. But Surya’s struggle at number 4 stood out. No boundaries, no rhythm, and finally a soft dismissal summed up his innings.
Batting Position Issues
One factor in his slump is the constant change in batting order. He enjoyed most success at number 3, but has recently been moved around. Against Bangladesh, he batted at 4 and never looked comfortable. Added captaincy duties are weighing him down further.
Social Media Turns Harsh
Social media users have not held back. Many labelled him “the most overrated player in Team India.” Others mocked him as “the next Thala for no reason.” Some even demanded a captaincy change before the T20 World Cup 2026, naming Shreyas Iyer as a better choice.
Growing Pressure Before World Cup
His review delay against Bangladesh gave Trollers fresh content. India might be winning under him, but his poor form is now a serious worry before the T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka. As captain, he must deliver with the bat soon. Otherwise, selectors may be forced to take tough calls.
