Parthiv Patel Predicts Surya’s Potential to Devastate Opposition with High Scores

As India gears up for a T20I series against Australia, former wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel emphasizes the importance of captain Suryakumar Yadav’s form. Yadav, considered one of the most explosive batsmen in T20 cricket, has recently struggled with his performance.

Yadav’s Recent Form and Its Impact

Suryakumar Yadav has faced challenges, scoring only 72 runs during India’s successful Asia Cup campaign in the UAE. Throughout 2025, he has mustered just 100 runs in 11 innings and has not scored a fifty in his last 14 T20 International matches. Since taking the captaincy after Rohit Sharma’s retirement, he has accumulated 330 runs in 20 matches, raising concerns over his output.

Parthiv Patel’s Insights

“More than the personal aspect, it is crucial for Surya to regain his form for the team’s benefit,” Patel stated during a media interaction. He emphasized Yadav’s capacity to dominate the opposition when he scores runs, which could be instrumental for India.

India’s Strong Recent Performance

• India has won its last nine bilateral T20I series.
• They have triumphed in seven of the past eight games against Australia in T20s.
• Currently, India is on a three-match winning streak against the Australian side led by Mitchell Marsh.

Playing Conditions in Australia

One of the challenges Indian batters will face is adapting to the extra bounce and larger boundaries of Australian pitches. Patel believes India’s aggressive batting style should remain unchanged. He stated, “India has been playing fantastic cricket in this format. Therefore, there is no need to alter the approach.” He emphasized the necessity of adjusting to new conditions while maintaining confidence in their gameplay.

Adapting to Pitch Conditions

Patel compared the upcoming series to India’s successful tour of South Africa, where they maintained their aggressive strategy against similar challenges. He highlighted that adapting to the larger grounds in Australia will be key, commenting on how players will need to evaluate where to hit shots more effectively.

Prospects for Sanju Samson

In discussing the batting lineup, Parthiv Patel expressed optimism about wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson’s performance in the number five position. Samson displayed glimpses of adjustment during the Asia Cup, particularly with a vital 39 runs in a Super Over win against Sri Lanka. He also scored 24 runs in a critical moment against Pakistan.

“Sanju’s confidence is growing, and I expect him to perform even better in this series,” Patel concluded.

The first T20 of India’s tour of Australia is scheduled for October 29, 2025, at Canberra’s Manuka Oval. Fans can catch the game live on Emegypt and Star Sports Network.