'Not many batters can...': Suryakumar Yadav's stunning six impresses Sachin Tendulkar

Mumbai Indians' prolific batter Suryakumar Yadav impressed cricket pundits and fans alike as he smashed his maiden IPL hundred against GT.

SKY's 49-ball unbeaten 103 helped MI beat Gujarat Titans by 27 runs. Even Sachin Tendulkar who was had scored a 100 for Mumbai in 2011 took to his Twitter to praise his brilliant shot-making abilities.

Tendulkar on Twitter said, SKY lit up the evening sky today, 'he played excellent shots through the innings but the one that stood out for me was the 6 over third man off...'

The former MI player specifically reserved his praise for Yadav's 6 off Moh Shami in the 19th over.

Even Hardik Pandya the skipper of the opposing team gave Surya a hug to celebrate his sizzling inning.

Virat Kohli and Yuzvendra Chahal too, posted on Instagram to congratulate their Indian team colleague. Both cricketers wrote, 'Tula Maanla Bhau' --- hats off to you brother

Virender Sehwag wrote, '53 no at the end of 17th over and 103 not out by the 20th. Incredible Suryakumar Yadav . Ghazab batting'

The brightness of the sun has lit up the rise of Mumbai in the current season of IPL. Seeing his 360 degree batting, there was a twilight in front of the bowlers of Gujarat Titans. Not only Mumbai but the whole of India is shining with your light, wrote Suresh Raina.

Another amazing run chase from MI. Surya’s impact has been superb this season not only with the bat but also in the way he has guided youngsters like Ishan, Tilak & Nihal each time he has built partnerships with them, said Zaheer Khan.

Irfan Pathan named Sky the bowlers' nightmare.

Take a bow, Suryakumar. His maiden IPL ton, and in just 49 balls - an absolute masterclass in batting, said Yusuf Pathan.

Suryakumar Yadav played some outrageous shots en route his maiden IPL hundred (103 not out) as his stunning knock outshone a superlative all-round show from Rashid Khan to set up Mumbai Indians' 27-run win over Gujarat Titans.