January 31, 2026, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav Broke a huge world record in the T20I final, cementing his status as a T20 legend New Zealand In Trivandrum. His record-breaking performance has set the stage for India to defend their title perfectly as they prepare for the 2026 T20 World Cup, which begins on February 7.

Suryakumar Yadav sets record in IND vs NZ 5th T20I match

Suryakumar Yadav has officially become the fastest batsman to reach 3,000 runs in T20I history. He reached the milestone in just 1,822 balls, easily surpassing the record of 1,947 held by UAE player Muhammad Waseem. With this achievement, he joined the elite club and became the third Indian after the legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to complete 3,000 T20I runs. Notably, he reached this mark significantly faster than his predecessor, with Rohit scoring 2,149 balls, while Kohli needed 2,169 balls to reach the same milestone.

Fastest to 3,000 T20I runs (by sphere):

• Suryakumar Yadav (India): 1,822 balls
• Mohammad Waseem (UAE): 1,947 balls
• Jos Buttler (England): 2,068 balls
• Aaron Finch (Australia): 2,077 balls
• David Warner (Australia): 2,113 balls

IND vs NZ dominate in 5th T20I match at Greenfield International Stadium

The record-breaking moment came when the India skipper unleashed his signature 360-degree stroke play as he scored 63 runs in just 30 deliveries. Suryakumar’s landmark hit off Lockie Ferguson in the 13th over was part of a devastating 137-run partnership with Ishan Kishan that devastated the New Zealand bowling attack. His innings featured four boundaries and six towering sixes, keeping his career strike rate above 165, which remains the highest of any batsman in the 3,000-run club.

This record is a sharp warning to opponents just seven days into the 2026 T20 World Cup. Yadav’s return to top form is a huge boost for the defending champion after a brief slump earlier this year. His ability to spin the bat and punish the pace at will was on full display in Thiruvananthapuram, especially when he scored 23 runs off Jacob Duffy’s single. As India prepares to host this mega event, their captain will enter the game as the shortest, most efficient and most dangerous weapon in the game.