Suryakumar Yadav finds form as India extend dominance vs NZ
India’s T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav fired back to form on January 25, 2026, smashing a fluent 57 off 26 balls to help India chase 154 in 10 overs against New Zealand in Guwahati during the ongoing series. His wristy strokeplay and timing were back on full display after a long lean patch, silencing doubts with two fifties in successive matches.
Yadav had gone 23 innings without a half-century, struggling to convert starts since October 2024, but recent performances show a confident batter rediscovering his touch. In Guwahati, his aggressive yet controlled approach put India in command early and kept the scoreboard ticking.
“Timing was there, and that always gives confidence,” said Yadav in the press conference after the win. A smiling New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell even examined his bat post-match, a light-hearted sign of respect for the return of Yadav’s rhythm.
With the ICC T20 World Cup looming, this resurgence provides a timely boost for India’s title defence and raises expectations that one of the game’s most explosive batters is back to his best.