Suryakumar Yadav is all set to embark on his expedition as the full-time T20I captain for Team India against Sri Lanka with a strong sense of confidence and determination. India's tour of Sri Lanka consists of three T20Is and as many ODIs, with the T20I opener slated to be played on July 27 at Pallekele.

Suryakumar has been part of India's highest achievements in T20 cricket, including being a crucial member of title-winning team at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024. This invaluable experience has equipped him with an insight into winning in high-pressure situations.

Before officially becoming the T20I captain, he has led the Indian cricket team on seven occasions, winning five games and losing two. Now, let's dive into the three reasons why Suryakumar Yadav could be the shining light for Team India in the Sri Lanka T20Is.

1. Impressive record against Sri Lanka

Sky boasts a stellar batting record against Sri Lanka, amassing 254 runs in just five T20Is, including one century and two fifties. Taking these impressive performances into account, it is very much certain that Suryakumar will be looking forward to dominating the Sri Lankan bowling attack. His game awareness with Sri Lankan bowlers and the confidence from past performances makes him a significant threat in the three-match T20I series.

2. Good captaincy record

For the record, the 33-year-old had earlier stepped up to lead the Indian cricket team in two T20 series last year. The first one was against Australia at home, followed by an away series in South Africa. In these seven matches under his guidance, India came through with flying colors in the five-match T20I series against the Aussies, coming up trumps by 4-1, before he followed it up with a 1-1 result in South Africa. As he steps into the role of full-time T20I captain, he will undoubtedly draw on these experiences to craft effective strategies, make significant decisions, and manage pressure with ease.

3. Proven T20I material

The Mumbai-born cricketer has established himself as a formidable force in T20I cricket without the shadow of a doubt. He is one of the three batters in the history of T20I cricket to have smashed four centuries in T20Is. This expertise makes him well suited for the fast-paced environment. Since the T20I game is his strong suit, he is likely to leverage this experience to deliver a knockout blow to Sri Lanka. Overall, he scored 2,340 runs in 68 T20Is at an average of 43.3 and a staggering strike rate of 167.7, laced with 4 centuries and 19 fifties.