PBKS vs MI IPL 2025: Suryakumar Yadav Creates History, Beats AB de Villiers To Cement New IPL Record

PBKS vs MI: Mumbai Indians' dynamic middle-order batter Suryakumar Yadav continues to leave an indelible mark on the IPL, this time breaking one of the most celebrated records in tournament history.

During the high-stakes IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 against Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Suryakumar overtook the legendary AB de Villiers to become the highest run-getter in a single IPL season by a non-opener.

Heading into the do-or-die clash, Suryakumar was already enjoying a stellar campaign with 673 runs in just 15 innings, boasting an impressive average of 67.30 and a blistering strike rate of 167.83.

His remarkable consistency included five fifties, with an unbeaten 73* as his top score. It took just 15 more runs on the night to move past de Villiers' 673-run tally from 2016, a benchmark set across 16 innings that had stood unchallenged for nearly a decade.

While the numbers speak volumes, it's Suryakumar's approach that has truly captivated fans and analysts alike. His fearless strokeplay - especially his frequent use of the sweep and reverse sweep even against express pace - has redefined modern middle-order batting in T20 cricket.

Top IPL Seasons by Non-Openers (Runs in a Single Season)

717 - Suryakumar Yadav (2025)*

687 - AB de Villiers (2016)

684 - Rishabh Pant (2018)

622 - Kane Williamson (2018)

605 - Suryakumar Yadav (2023)

Despite achieving this significant milestone, Suryakumar's mission this season is far from over as he is in contention for the Orange Cap as well. At the same time with this score, for the 26th straight T20 match, SKY has scored 25+ scores. In this match he later dismissed by Yuzvendra Chahal for 44 runs.

With Punjab Kings opting to bowl first in this knockout tie, the pressure was on, but SKY rose to the occasion as always - reminding everyone why he's considered one of the finest T20 batters in the world today.