In his first three innings in IPL 2023, Suryakumar Yadav struggled with scores of 16-ball 15, 2-ball 1, and a golden duck. His poor form led many to believe that he would not perform well this season, especially after he had three consecutive ducks against Australia prior to the tournament.
However, the elegant batsman answered his critics in style with incredible consistency in his last six innings. His scores of 26-ball 57, 12-ball 23, 29-ball 55, 31-ball 66, 22-ball 26, and 35-ball 83 were instrumental in bringing MI back into the Playoff contention.
Moreover, his exceptional performance against defending champions Gujarat Titans at Wankhede was truly outstanding. Suryakumar made an in-form bowling attack consisting of Rashid Khan, Mohammed Shami, Noor Ahmad, and Mohit Sharma look like amateurs, as he scored his maiden IPL hundred.
He smashed a total of 11 fours and six sixes in his stupendous knock of 49-ball 103, which he reached by hitting a six off the last ball of the innings. Even before he reached his hundred, the crowd at Wankhede was cheering him on, chanting his name in unison.
Twitter users were quick to react to the incident and praised the charismatic batsman for continuing his excellent run of form.