Suryakumar Yadav’s dad gestures to paparazzi about his performance in MI vs DC IPL 2025 match [Watch]

Mumbai Indians (MI) batter Suryakumar Yadav's father, Ashok Kumar Yadav, gestured to paparazzi about his son's performance after the IPL 2025 match between MI and the Delhi Capitals (DC). The two teams played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday, May 21. MI won and secured their playoff spot while ending DC's hopes. Suryakumar (73*) was the 'Player of the Match.'

Suryakumar Yadav's wife, Devisha Shetty, and his father were present at the stadium for the match. While they were stepping out after the game, the paparazzi congratulated the family members, saying that the 34-year-old batted well.

In a video that has surfaced on social media, Devisha can be seen in a blue and white striped dress while the player's father was dressed in a simple collared t-shirt and pants. His father gave the paparazzi a thumbs-up as he walked away.

Watch the video of the same posted on Instagram below -

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Suryakumar Yadav slams match-winning fifty as MI seal playoff spot

Suryakumar Yadav played a magnificent innings to power the Mumbai Indians to a total of 180/5 after batting first. Courtesy of his brilliance, they plundered close to 50 runs in the last two overs, which gave them a stunning finish to the innings.

Walking in to bat at No. 4, the right-hander slammed an unbeaten 73 off just 43 balls. His stellar knock included seven boundaries and four maximums at a strike-rate of 169.77.

The Mumbai Indians then restricted the Delhi Capitals to 121 all out, winning the game by 59 runs. They are now fourth in the table with eight wins and 16 points from 13 matches. With this, Mumbai also became the fourth and final team to qualify for the playoffs.

Suryakumar Yadav was also named the 'Player of the Match.' He is MI's leading run-scorer this season and has been in solid form throughout. The right-hander has scored 583 runs from 13 innings at an impressive average of 72.87 and a strike-rate of 170.46. He also has four half-centuries to his name this season, with a top score of an unbeaten 73, which came against Delhi.