Suryakumar Yadav and Devisha Shetty are blessed with baby girl ahead of RCB vs MI IPL 2026 clash

In one of the most anticipated matches of the Indian Premier League 2026, the Mumbai Indians will face the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Match 54 at Raipur on Sunday, May 10. With the playoff race heating up, both teams will be aiming for a crucial victory in this high-stakes encounter.

Ahead of the much-awaited clash, there is joyous news for the Mumbai Indians camp and the Indian cricket fraternity. Star MI batter Suryakumar Yadav and his wife Devisha Shetty have reportedly been blessed with a baby girl. The news quickly went viral on social media, with fans and fellow cricketers extending their heartfelt congratulations to the couple.

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The heartwarming development comes at an important stage of IPL 2026, where the Mumbai Indians are battling hard to strengthen their position in the playoff race. Despite the pressure of the tournament, the personal milestone has added a special moment of happiness to Suryakumar Yadav’s campaign. Known for maintaining a private personal life, Suryakumar and Devisha continue to be among the most admired couples in Indian cricket, with fans celebrating the news across social media platforms.

Suryakumar Yadav and Devisha Shetty welcome baby girl

The joyful development comes during a challenging phase for Suryakumar Yadav in the ongoing IPL 2026 season, where the Mumbai Indians batter has struggled to find consistent form. Despite the on-field difficulties, the arrival of his daughter has brought a special and emotional moment to his personal life.

The news was first shared by a journalist from The Times of India on X, congratulating Suryakumar and Devisha Shetty on welcoming their baby girl. Soon after, fans and members of the cricket fraternity flooded social media with heartfelt wishes and congratulatory messages for the couple and their family.

Suryakumar and Devisha, who got married in 2016, are widely regarded as one of the most admired couples in Indian cricket. Over the years, the duo has earned immense love from fans for their strong bond and support for each other. As they begin a new chapter in their lives, social media continues to be filled with warm messages celebrating the happy occasion.

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Suryakumar Yadav is struggling for form in IPL 2026

Despite the joyful news in his personal life, IPL 2026 has turned out to be a difficult season so far for Suryakumar Yadav. The Mumbai Indians star batter has faced heavy criticism from fans and experts alike for failing to make a significant impact, with the five-time champions currently placed near the bottom of the points table after managing just three wins from nine matches.

The Indian T20I captain has scored only 195 runs in 10 matches this season at a strike rate below 150. Known for his aggressive 360-degree batting style, Suryakumar has often lost his wicket while attempting risky shots during crucial moments of the tournament. His struggles have reflected in Mumbai Indians’ inconsistent performances throughout the campaign.

Interestingly, one of the biggest changes in Suryakumar’s batting this season has been the decline in his scoring behind square on the leg side. Over the last five IPL seasons, he regularly scored more than a quarter of his runs in that region, including 27.8 percent during his record-breaking 2025 campaign. However, that number has dropped to just 17.4 percent in IPL 2026.

The dip has also affected his strike rate in that area of the field. Across his IPL career, Suryakumar has maintained a strike rate close to 200 through backward square leg, but this season it has fallen sharply to 144.44. In his first 10 innings, he has already been dismissed four times while targeting that region — twice while attempting sweep shots against spin and twice while hooking or pulling short deliveries against pace bowlers.

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Fans react as Suryakumar Yadav and Devisha Shetty welcome baby girl

Fans and members of the cricket fraternity flooded social media with heartfelt wishes after reports emerged that Suryakumar Yadav and his wife, Devisha Shetty were blessed with a baby girl. Supporters congratulated the couple on the special occasion. Here is how the fans reacted: