Tilak Varma Backs Struggling Suryakumar Yadav After T20I Series Win

In a recent match, Tilak Varma came to the defense of Suryakumar Yadav, who has been facing difficulties in T20I cricket. Following India's victory over South Africa, Varma emphasized that Yadav only needs one good innings to regain his confidence. He also praised the contributions of bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakravarthy in securing the series win. This article delves into Varma's insights on Yadav's potential and the team's performance.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 20, 2025, 10:44 IST

Support for Suryakumar Yadav

Star batsman Tilak Varma has expressed his support for India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav, who has been facing a challenging phase in T20I cricket. This statement came after India secured a 30-run victory against South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium, clinching the five-match T20I series 3-1.

In 2025, Suryakumar has struggled to score runs in T20I matches, accumulating only 218 runs at a disappointing average of 13.62 over 21 games. Notably, he has not managed to score a single half-century this year in T20I cricket.

Just One Good Innings Needed

Suryakumar Needs to Regain Form

Despite his ongoing struggles, Tilak Varma believes that Suryakumar only requires one solid innings to regain his lost form, which once made him a formidable opponent for bowlers.

Tilak praised Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakravarthy as reliable bowlers for the team, who played crucial roles in India's victory over South Africa in the final T20I match.

In response to questions about Suryakumar after the match, Tilak advised him to play a few balls with ease and to spend some time at the crease.

Recognizing Suryakumar's Potential

Understanding Suryakumar's Capabilities

Tilak stated, 'If he regains his confidence, we all know how dangerous he can be. I wouldn't suggest he tries to hit over the fielders right now.' He emphasized the importance of playing into gaps to build confidence and get a better feel for the game.

Having scored 73 runs in the match, Tilak reiterated that Suryakumar just needs one good innings to showcase his true potential. Despite his lackluster performance for India, he has consistently scored at least 25 runs in 16 consecutive innings for the Mumbai Indians in the IPL.

Bumrah's Unique Bowling Style

Jasprit Bumrah's Distinct Edge

Tilak remarked on the unique edge Jasprit Bumrah brings compared to other fast bowlers, noting that Varun Chakravarthy also possesses special qualities that can lead to wickets at any moment.

He added, 'Whenever the team needs a wicket, these two bowlers are dependable. They consistently deliver under pressure, as Varun demonstrated by taking two wickets in a single over during a crucial moment in the series.'