Mumbai Indians’ veteran batsman Suryakumar Yadav was out again for a golden duck against Punjab Kings after Arshdeep was out on two consecutive balls. Mumbai Indians are already in a very poor position in this edition of the IPL, having lost three consecutive matches after a winning start to their campaign. They need to make a comeback after losing the last three matches.
Their next scheduled match is against Punjab Kings, marking another contest in the rivalry week, after the Shreyas Iyer-led side ousted Mumbai Indians from Qualifier 2 of the last edition of the IPL.
Suryakumar Yadav is off for another golden duck; Indian captain’s terrible form continues
Indian captain SKY won the ICC T20 World Cup with India in this edition of the competition; However, his batting form has been a major concern for the Blue team. Now it has become even more difficult for the batsman to break the shackles for Mumbai Indians in IPL.
#mi in trouble 😱
🎥 Arshdeep Singh with 2 consecutive wickets #TATAIPL | #khelbindaas | #MIvPBKS | @PunjabKingsIPL pic.twitter.com/9UIdZpVG96
– Aashish 🚩 (@AashishK_Speaks) 16 April 2026
Suryakumar came to bat after Ryan Rickelton’s dreadful dismissal off the loosest ball of Arshdeep Singh. However, Surya hit a shot that was well outside the off-stump and was caught sharply by the short third-man fielder. He was out without scoring any runs.
Quinton de Kock and Naman Dheer helped MI get off to a great start
South Africa’s legendary wicketkeeper batsman Quinton de Kock, who was waiting for his chance in the IPL for Mumbai Indians, a franchise with whom he had enjoyed immense success on prior occasions, has returned to some promising form.
Playing his first match of the season, he scored a brilliant half-century for his team. De Kock opened with his compatriot Ryan Rickelton and gave MI a good start by partnering Naman Dheer after the Punjab batsman was promoted up the batting order.
QDK came in as a replacement for Rohit Sharma in the playing eleven and played a rocket innings as MI’s batting saw a new dawn at the top of the order. Even when Rohit returns to the XI, he will force the MI coaches to reconsider him. MI have taken control of the game after two wickets fell, De Kock is playing amazing and is close to his century and this will be huge for MI.
Fans react after Sky’s golden duck
Arshdeep Singh took two hits in 2 balls.
Suryakumar was out on zero on the very first ball..!!! pic.twitter.com/ULdxeEJC8r
– Mohammad Faizy (@ansarifaizy08) 16 April 2026
Suryakumar Yadav’s ghee is finished 💔🥀
-Adityaraj (@RR_for_LIFE) 16 April 2026
Suryakumar Yadav also soon…
– Pratheepkumar (@pratheepchnai) 16 April 2026
Suryakumar Yadav was out for a golden duck as Arshdeep Singh put the early pressure on the opposition by striking twice in two balls. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/KEPEHcCKdO
– Farooq🐦 (@uf2151593) 16 April 2026
Suryakumar Yadav left my rival team
– Sergio (@SergioCulerCSK) 16 April 2026
Another zero is this…Suryakumar Yadav ji, who has three hundred degrees, is still chewing gum.
– Atish (@atishj7) 16 April 2026
Suryakumar ❌
Chokesurya Hongkurya Yadav✔️– ✍🏿 (@_nlyTruthTweets) 16 April 2026
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