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The five-match T20I series between India and New Zealand gets underway in Nagpur on Tuesday, and it promises to be a landmark occasion for Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav. After a disappointing end to the ODI leg, the T20Is offer India a fresh start—and for Suryakumar, a chance to etch his name deeper into the record books while rediscovering his batting rhythm.
List of records Suryakumar Yadav can break in T20I series
100 T20Is: An elite Indian club awaits
As soon as Suryakumar walks out for the series opener, he will complete 100 T20 International appearances, becoming only the fourth Indian to reach the milestone. The exclusive list currently features Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Hardik Pandya—names that underline the significance of the achievement.
The landmark reflects Suryakumar’s rise from a late bloomer to one of India’s most influential white-ball batters. Known for redefining strokeplay in the shortest format, his consistency in selection over the years highlights the trust placed in him by the team management.
Record at No. 4 within touching distance
Suryakumar could also rewrite a global T20I record during the Nagpur encounter. Batting at number four, he has amassed 1657 runs, placing him just three runs short of overtaking Australia’s Glenn Maxwell (1659) for the most runs scored at that position in T20 Internationals.
A brief stay at the crease would be enough to push him to the top of the list—an achievement that would further underline his impact in the middle order, especially against quality bowling attacks.
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Closing in on India’s T20I run elite
Already established as one of India’s most prolific batters in the shortest format, Suryakumar continues to climb the national run charts at an impressive pace. With 2,788 runs to his name, the Indian skipper currently sits third on India’s all-time T20I run-scoring list, underlining his consistency and longevity in a format known for its volatility.
The upcoming five-match series offers him a realistic shot at another landmark. Suryakumar needs 212 runs across the series to breach the 3,000-run mark in T20 Internationals, a milestone achieved by only a select few. If he gets there, he would become just the third Indian to reach the elite bracket, further enhancing his standing in the global T20 landscape. While the towering tallies of the retired duo Rohit (4,231 runs) and Kohli (4,188 runs) remain some distance away, crossing 3,000 runs would be symbolic in its own right.
Captaincy secure, batting form in focus
While Suryakumar’s leadership has largely drawn praise for its clarity and calmness, his recent batting returns remain a talking point. The Indian skipper has not registered a T20I half-century in his last 25 innings, and his average across 2025 has dipped below expectations.
The New Zealand series, therefore, carries added importance. A strong showing with the bat would not only boost India’s chances of dominating the series but also restore confidence ahead of the next phase of their T20 calendar, including preparations for major ICC events.
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