The high-voltage Asia Cup 2025 encounter between India and Pakistan will be played on September 14th in Dubai. This day marks the 35th birthday of Indian T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav, and he would wish to make a victory against Pakistan his birthday gift.
Surya Kumar Yadav Birthday: On the day of the high-voltage India vs. Pakistan match in the Asia Cup 2025, it is also the birthday of Team India's T20 captain, Suryakumar Yadav. In this match to be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Surya's mission is to gift himself a victory by defeating Pakistan.
Suryakumar Yadav, whom fans affectionately know as SKY or Mr. 360, turns 35 today. Born in a middle-class family in Uttar Pradesh, Surya began his cricket career after considerable struggles. Initially interested in cricket and badminton as a child, Surya eventually chose cricket and is now among the top batsmen for Team India.
Suryakumar Yadav's Top 5 T20I Innings
117 Runs (India vs. England)
In 2022, in Nottingham, Surya scored his first century in T20 Internationals against England. With the help of this century, India won the series against England 3-0.
112 Runs (India vs. Sri Lanka)*
In 2023, in Rajkot, he scored an unbeaten 112 runs off 51 balls against Sri Lanka. This was India's second-fastest T20 century. India won the match by 2-1.
111 Runs (India vs. New Zealand)*
In November 2023, he played an unbeaten inning of 111 runs off 51 balls against New Zealand. This innings included 11 fours and 7 sixes, showcasing Mr. 360's aggressive style of play.
100 Runs (India vs. South Africa)
In December 2023, in the third T20I match against South Africa, Surya scored 100 runs off 56 balls. This included 7 fours and 8 sixes.
83 Runs (India vs. West Indies)
On August 8, 2023, he scored 83 runs off 44 balls, which included 10 fours and 4 sixes. India won this match by 7 wickets, and Surya was also awarded the Player of the Match.
Mission Pakistan on Birthday
Today, Suryakumar Yadav is not only celebrating his birthday but also aims for a victory against Pakistan as the captain of Team India. His aggressive play and shot selection can change the course of the match at any moment. As captain, Surya's responsibility has increased, but his experience and courage will guide the team.
India-Pakistan matches are always high-pressure encounters, where the captain's decisions and the performance of star players determine the direction of the match. Suryakumar Yadav's birthday and captaincy both add to the significance of this day.
