Suryakumar Yadav Hasn't Faced Jasprit Bumrah In Nets For 2-3 Years. Here's Why

Mumbai Indian batter Suryakumar Yadav soared back to form, playing only his second game of the season, as he scored a fiery fifty against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Hitting the ball all across the park, Surya proved once again why he is called the modern Mr. 360 in the world of T20 cricket. Also the world's number one batter in the shortest format, Suryakumar attributed the audacious array of shots he played against Royal Challengers Bengaluru to "muscle memory" and constant practice at nets. (IPL 2024 Points Table)

Suryakumar dazzled with a 19-ball 52 studded with four sixes and five fours to help Mumbai Indians chase down RCB's 197-run target in just 15.3 overs.

"I just try to play the field. I practice these shots. It is in my muscle memory," Suryakumar said after MI's seven-wicket win in the IPL on Thursday night.

Asked about his favourite shot in the match against RCB, he said, "I think all the shots. The slice over point was my favourite." Suryakumar was playing in his second match of this IPL after recovering from a sports hernia surgery.

"It is always good to be back in Wankhede. Joining the squad was great. Mentally I was here, just physically in Bangalore (for recovery at NCA).

"Coming at Wankhede, chasing 200, if there is dew it is important to take a chance. We wanted to finish early for the net run rate," said the 33-year-old.

Asked about Jasprit Bumrah's five-wicket haul, Suryakumar said, "It is always good to have Jasprit by your side. It has been 2 to 3 years, have never batted Jasprit in the nets. Either he breaks my bat or my foot." On Ishan Kishan who make 69 off just 34 balls, he said, "That's what we have told him. Just go out and enjoy. His intent has