Suryakumar Yadav Hits Double Milestone, Boosts India Captain's Confidence

• Suryakumar Yadav scored 32 runs off 22 balls in the first T20I against New Zealand, marking his return to form.
• He reached 9,000 runs in T20 cricket, becoming the fourth Indian after Kohli, Rohit, and Dhawan to achieve this milestone.
• Yadav's 9,007 runs in 321 innings place him fourth among Indian batsmen in T20s.
• This match was also Suryakumar Yadav's 100th T20 International, making him the fourth Indian to reach this landmark.
• His performance has heightened expectations for his captaincy in the 2026 T20 World Cup.

Why It Matters: Suryakumar Yadav's dual milestones in his return to form have significantly boosted confidence for India's T20 future.