Suryakumar Yadav registers third consecutive golden duck (ODIs): Key stats
Indian batter Suryakumar Yadav had a forgettable run in the three-match ODI series against Australia. He recorded his third consecutive golden duck in the series decider at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. Suryakumar departed without scoring (on the first ball) in the first two ODIs as well. Notably, SKY has become the only player to record golden ducks in every ODI of a series.
A look at SKY's dismissals
Australian seamer Mitchell Starc dismissed SKY in the series opener in Mumbai. The left-arm pacer swung the ball in, which trapped Surakumar in front. SKY's dismissal in the second ODI (Visakhapatnam) was reminiscent of the one at Wankhede. Starc had the last laugh this time too with a similar delivery. In Chennai, spinner Ashton Agar knocked SKY over during a crucial run-chase.
Forgettable numbers for SKY
Suryakumar has become the sixth Indian to have recorded three consecutive golden ducks in ODIs. Sachin Tendulkar (1994), Anil Kumble (1996), Zaheer Khan (2003-04), Ishant Sharma (2010-11), and Jasprit Bumrah (2017-2019) are the others. As per Cricbuzz, 13 batters have recorded three ducks in a bilateral ODI series (from five to seven matches). SKY remains the only Indian on this list.
The top-ranked T20I batter yet to fire in ODIs
Suryakumar has been a force to reckon with in T20I cricket, and his numbers are nothing but sensational in the format. He is even the top-ranked T20I batter at the moment. Notably, SKY was the only batsman with over 1,000 T20I runs in 2022. However, the right-handed batter hasn't been able to replicate his brilliance in ODIs.
A look at Surya's overall numbers
SKY, who made his ODI debut in July 2021, has played 23 games in the format so far. He has accumulated 433 runs in these games at a paltry average of 24.05 (SR: 102.12). The tally includes a couple of fifties. As mentioned, his T20I numbers are way better, with 1,675 runs at 46.53 (SR: 175.76). He boasts 13 fifties and three T20I hundreds.
Horrendous run in recent times
Meanwhile, SKY's numbers are even more disappointing in recent times. As per ESPNcricinfo, he has scored just 166 runs in his last 14 ODI innings (Highest: 34*). As far as his List-A numbers are concerned, he owns over 3,287 runs in 125 games, with his average being just below 35 (SR: 103-plus). He has 19 fifties and three tons in 50-over cricket.
