Suryakumar Yadav Captaincy Record: Suryakumar Yadav, is leaving his mark leading India in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, where the defending champions are unbeaten and dominating. The title 360 degree battle suits him the best which is also evident in his wagon wheel.
Additionally, he’s successfully forged ahead as a capable T20 captain with an impressive track record of leading teams, including defeating England by 145 runs in the 2025 Asia Cup to become captain of the most successful T20I team (winning percentage) since Rohit Sharma.
Suryakumar Yadav T20I Captaincy Record
Suryakumar Yadav has only led the Indian team in T20 Internationals until now. He first took the place of Hardik Pandya, who was not available, but soon established himself as a leader.
One of his major achievements was when he led the Indian team to a 4-1 victory in the T20 International series against Australia after the 2023 ODI World Cup.
T20I Captaincy Stats
| Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | No Result | Win% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | 36 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 80.85 |
Note: Two Super Over wins are not considered as ties.
Suryakumar Yadav has the best win percentage among Indian T20I captains with an astonishing 80.85% win percentage, surpassing Rohit Sharma’s (79.33%) record.
Suryakumar Yadav Captaincy Record in T20 World Cup
The 2026 T20 World Cup has added to Suryakumar Yadav’s captaincy skills.
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T20 World Cup Captaincy Stats
| Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | No Result | Win% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
A perfect beginning in the ICC tournament is a testament to his composure and acumen in big-ticket cricket.
Suryakumar Yadav IPL Captaincy Record
In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Suryakumar Yadav has been playing under the leadership of Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya. However, he has captained in two matches.
IPL Captaincy Stats
| Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | No Result | Win% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
Though his exposure as an IPL captain is limited, he has had the benefit of playing under experienced captains.
Suryakumar Yadav Ranji Trophy Captaincy Record
In the red-ball format of domestic cricket, Suryakumar Yadav has been the captain of Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy.
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Ranji Trophy Captaincy Stats
| Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | Draw | No Result | Win% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 16.66 |
His performance in first-class cricket as a captain has been modest, with several drawn matches.
Suryakumar Yadav SMAT Captaincy Record
Suryakumar Yadav has more experience as a captain in domestic T20 cricket, leading Mumbai in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT).
SMAT Captaincy Stats
| Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | Draw | No Result | Win% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 62.50 |
Suryakumar Yadav has been successful in T20s throughout his domestic career as evidenced by a win ratio of 62.50%. Surya has a 80.85% T20I win ratio and has started the 2026 T20 World Cup with excellence and this makes him a fast rising candidate for being one of the best white ball Captains in Indian History.
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