# Suryakumar Yadav slams 15-ball half-century

> Suryakumar Yadav hits 15-ball half-century as Mumbai wins SMAT 2026 opener.
- Title: Suryakumar Yadav slams 15-ball half-century · Sportstar
- Summary: Suryakumar Yadav hits 15-ball half-century as Mumbai wins SMAT 2026 opener. Suryakumar Yadav scored 60 runs off 21 balls with five sixes and six fours to…
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- Published: 2026-11-14T05:32:09+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: suryakumar yadav, syed mushtaq ali trophy, mumbai, hyderabad, smat 2026, t20 cricket, syed mushtaq ali trophy fixture, sports
## Suryakumar Yadav's return
Suryakumar Yadav slammed a 15-ball half-century on his return to professional cricket during the Mumbai vs Hyderabad Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy fixture.
## 60-run knock
Suryakumar hit five sixes and six fours during his unbeaten 60-run knock off just 21 balls.
## Chasing target
He helped Mumbai chase a 173-run target with seven wickets in hand and more than six overs to spare.
## Third wicket partnership
Suryakumar added 65 runs off just 23 balls for the third wicket with Musheer Khan.
## Key opponents
He took a particular liking against leg spinner Ved Reddy Amisthapuram and left-arm spinner Pranav Verma.
## Last professional game
The former India T20I captain last played an official T20 game in May 2026 with Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026.
## Mumbai captain
Suryakumar was announced as Mumbai captain for SMAT 2026 earlier this month.
## Key takeaway

Suryakumar Yadav scored 60 runs off 21 balls with five sixes and six fours to help Mumbai chase 173 runs against Hyderabad in SMAT 2026.