Suryakumar Yadav scored another golden duck as MI lost to RCB and crashed out.
His IPL 2026 average of 17.73 is his worst since 2017, despite last year's MVP award.
MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene backed him fully, urging the batter to trust his own instincts.
How many runs did Suryakumar Yadav score in IPL 2026?
In 11 matches this season, Suryakumar Yadav has scored 195 runs.
This was Suryakumar's second golden duck of IPL 2026, the first having come against Punjab Kings at the Wankhede Stadium earlier in the season.
His average for the tournament now sits at a modest 17.73 from eleven innings, a figure that represents his worst return since 2017, when he averaged 17.50 across ten outings. His all-time low remains the 2015 season, when he averaged 17.44.
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Q&A
What was Suryakumar Yadav's total runs in IPL 2026?
Suryakumar Yadav scored a total of 0 runs in his last match, achieving a golden duck.
How does Suryakumar Yadav's IPL 2026 average compare to previous years?
His IPL 2026 average of 17.73 is his worst since 2017.
What did MI's head coach say about Suryakumar Yadav's performance?
MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene expressed full support for Yadav, encouraging him to trust his instincts.
Which team did MI lose to in IPL 2026 that affected Yadav's performance?
MI lost to RCB, which contributed to their elimination from the tournament.
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Coach Mahela Jayawardene has got Suryakumar Yadav's back
Head coach Mahela Jayawardene, speaking last week, was measured but firmly supportive. He drew on his own experience as a batter to explain that periods of poor form are not permanent; they are a natural part of a long career, and they pass.
“So, batsmen, me being a batsman as well, I've gone through those kinds of situations. Like, why is it happening to me? But it does happen. So, the conversations, like, keep trusting. Keep trusting your thought process. Keep trusting your ability. Back yourself in that situation. Because he's that sort of player. He's very unorthodox," said Jayawardene last week.
"How he sees, how he plays, we keep encouraging him. And sometimes, I mean, if you look at Surya for us, he had three, four brilliant years, not just last year. So, sometimes people are human. They will have a little run that, you know, doesn't go his way. But he knows that. And he'll come up with a smile and play the same way he knows how to play."
The Cricket News Opinion: Poor IPL form has wider consequences for Suryakumar Yadav
The implications of Suryakumar Yadav's slump do not end with Mumbai Indians being knocked out. He holds the position of India's T20I captain, a role he earned through a period of batting so brilliant it was almost impossible to contain.
Now, the India captaincy debate will further gain steam if the IPL form does not improve soon. More importantly, his ability to justify his place in the playing XI, not just as captain, but as a batter, will decide his selection chances.
Jayawardene's faith is well-meaning, but faith does not score runs. Suryakumar needs to find his feet again, and he needs to do it quickly.
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