Suryakumar Yadav etched his name in the history books as he became only the 17th player to score 4000 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Suryakumar attained the record in the Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants match of the IPL 2025 season on April 27 (Sunday). He became the third-fastest to the milestone in terms of balls faced (2705), behind only Chris Gayle (2653) and AB de Villiers (2658).
Suryakumar Yadav reached the 4000 IPL runs milestone with a six to LSG’s Prince Yadav during the MI vs LSG clash at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
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Batters With Most Runs In IPL History
1. Virat Kohli – 8396 runs
2. Rohit Sharma – 6868 runs
3. Shikhar Dhawan – 6769 runs
4. David Warner – 6565 runs
5. Suresh Raina – 5528 runs
6. MS Dhoni – 5383 runs
7. AB de Villiers – 5162 runs
8. KL Rahul – 5006 runs
9. Chris Gayle – 4965 runs
10. Robin Uthappa – 4952 runs
11. Ajinkya Rahane – 4913 runs
12. Dinesh Karthik – 4842 runs
13. Faf du Plessis – 4652 runs
14. Sanju Samson – 4643 runs
15. Ambati Rayudu – 4348 runs
16. Gautam Gambhir – 4217 runs
17. Suryakumar Yadav – 4021 runs
Suryakumar began his IPL journey in 2012 with Mumbai Indians but only featured in one match that season, failing to score. It wasn’t until 2014 that he got his first significant chance, joining Kolkata Knight Riders. Batting in the middle order, Yadav showcased his skillful strokeplay and innovative shots, contributing to KKR’s title-winning campaign that year. From 2014 to 2017, he played 54 matches for KKR, scoring 608 runs with a highest of 60, his only fifty for the franchise.
In 2018, Mumbai Indians brought him back and the move proved to be a game-changer for his career. Since returning to MI, Suryakumar has become a regular fixture in the batting lineup, amassing 3319 runs in 104 matches. His time with MI has seen him score 25 half-centuries and two centuries, cementing his crucial role in the five-time champions’ success.
