IPL 2017: 5 reasons why Suryakumar Yadav must bat higher up the order for KKR

#4 Gives Yusuf Pathan the freedom to fire right away

A change in Suryakumar’s position can help get the best out of Yusuf Pathan as well

We have seen on a number of occasions in the past where the big-hitting Pathan was forced to play his unnatural game in order to help the team to a decent total. In odd scenarios like those, sending Yadav up the order could work wonders. The primary reason for that is, Yadav is someone who always bats in the region of number 3 and number 4 when he is playing for his domestic side and Ranji Trophy runners-up, Mumbai.

Not many cricketers are as astute as Yadav in analysing the situation and playing accordingly. However, with the vast experience he has gained in the domestic circuit, Yadav is reliable in any situation and he has showcased the same while plying his trade for the Mumbai team. So that should be one of the key reasons to send Yadav up the order, at least at number 4 or number 5 and hold back Yusuf Pathan for a bit longer.