Why Suryakumar Yadav is struggling in T20Is in 2025 – Here’s why

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A Worrying Phase

Suryakumar Yadav’s dip in form throughout 2025 has emerged as a major concern for India’s T20I setup

Technical Issues Exposed

Experts feel Surya has become predictable, relying too much on leg-side shots and struggling to balance his off-side game

Captaincy Pressure

Since becoming full-time T20I captain, Surya’s average has dropped sharply, raising questions about the burden of leadership

High-Risk Style, Low Returns

Surya’s aggressive 360-degree style brings impact, but during lean phases, it also leads to quick dismissals and visible failures

Numbers Tell the Story

No half-centuries in 2025, average around 14, and a strike rate near 123, a big drop from his past standards

Still Backing Himself

Surya insists he’s not out of form, just out of runs, confident that time in the middle will bring his touch back

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