The second qualifier match of IPL 2025 will be played today, June 1st, between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This match is anticipated to be extremely exciting and high-voltage, eagerly awaited by cricket fans.
Sports News: The excitement of IPL 2025 is at its peak, and as the tournament progresses towards the final, individual player performances are also grabbing headlines. In this context, Mumbai Indians' star batsman Suryakumar Yadav is once again the center of attention. Mumbai Indians will play the second qualifier against Punjab Kings today, June 1st, at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium. This match is crucial not only for the team's advancement to the final but also holds immense significance for Suryakumar.
A Historic Opportunity for Suryakumar Yadav
In this match, Suryakumar Yadav has a golden opportunity to break the record of legendary batsman AB de Villiers. De Villiers holds the record for most runs in a single IPL season as a non-opener. He scored 687 runs in 16 innings in 2016. Suryakumar is now just 15 runs away from this record.
This season, Surya has scored 673 runs in 15 innings, with an average of 67.30 and a strike rate of 167.83. If he scores even 15 runs against Punjab Kings, he will become the highest run-scorer as a non-opener in a single IPL season.
Orange Cap Also in Sight
This season, Surya's explosive batting has not only strengthened Mumbai Indians but has also placed him among the top batsmen. He has single-handedly won several matches for his team. His batting displays a unique blend of consistency, aggression, and class, making him the most dangerous middle-order batsman currently.
Besides creating history, Suryakumar Yadav also has a golden chance to win the Orange Cap. Currently, Sai Sudharsan of Gujarat Titans is at the top of the Orange Cap race with 759 runs. Surya is second with 673 runs. Therefore, if Suryakumar Yadav scores 87 runs in today's match, he can surpass Sai Sudharsan and win this season's Orange Cap.
Could Be a Major Contributor to Mumbai Indians' Victory
This is a do-or-die match for Mumbai Indians. If the team wins this match, they will face Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the final on June 3rd. The team will therefore expect a big innings from its most reliable batsman, Suryakumar. If Surya gets a good start and plays a long innings in this match, not only will the team get a ticket to the final, but he will also become a history-making player personally.
All eyes are now on Suryakumar Yadav. Fans are hoping that Surya will bat in his usual style and break the record of legendary player AB de Villiers. If he achieves this, it will not only be a significant achievement in his career but will also immortalize his name in the annals of IPL history.
