Suryakumar Yadav: ICC T20I Cricketer of the Year – Back-to-Back Wins, 733 Runs in 18 Matches (2023)
Indian cricket sensation Suryakumar Yadav has been honored with the ICC Men’s T20 Player of the Year award for the second consecutive time. This recognition follows his exceptional performance in the year 2022 when he was previously lauded with the same accolade.
Nomination and Victory at ICC Men’s T20 Player of the Year
Competing against formidable contenders such as Sikandar Raza, Alpesh Ramjani, and Mark Chapman for the prestigious ICC Men’s T20 Player of the Year title, Suryakumar Yadav emerged victorious, securing the award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the T20 format.
Outstanding Stats in 2023
Suryakumar Yadav’s impressive batting display in the year 2023 saw him amass a remarkable total of 733 runs in 18 T20 international matches. This stellar performance not only solidifies his stature as a key player for Team India but also underscores his consistent excellence on the global cricketing stage.
Suryakumar Yadav Emerges as the Highest Run-scorer for India in T20 Format in 2023
In the year 2023, Suryakumar Yadav distinguished himself as the highest run-scorer for India in the T20 format. Displaying remarkable consistency and prowess with the bat, Yadav accumulated a total of 733 runs in 17 matches at an impressive average of 48.86 and a striking strike rate of 155.95.
His outstanding performance in the T20 format placed him third in the list of highest run-scorers for the year 2023, trailing behind Muhammad Waseem of UAE, who scored 863 runs in 23 matches, and Roger Mukasa of Uganda, who tallied 738 runs in 31 matches. Despite formidable competition, Suryakumar Yadav’s stellar contributions have firmly established him as a key player in India’s T20 lineup, reaffirming his ability to excel on the international cricketing stage.
Suryakumar Yadav Registers Two Centuries in T20 Internationals in 2023
In the year 2023, Suryakumar Yadav showcased his batting prowess by achieving the remarkable feat of scoring two centuries in T20 international matches. The first century came in January against Sri Lanka, where Yadav played a scintillating innings of 112 runs off 51 balls, comprising nine sixes and seven fours. The second century was achieved in the final T20 match of the year against South Africa, where he played a stellar innings, amassing 100 runs.
Yadav’s proficiency in scoring centuries in T20 internationals places him jointly at the second position with Glenn Maxwell in this particular aspect. Both Yadav and Maxwell have notched up four centuries each. At the top of the list is Rohit Sharma, who leads with five centuries in T20 internationals. Suryakumar Yadav’s consistent ability to deliver standout performances reflects his skill and impact in the shortest format of the game, solidifying his reputation as a formidable batsman in T20 cricket.
