Over the past week in the IPL, batters have continued to dominate, with records tumbling left and right, while bowlers have also made significant contributions. Here are some notable highlights:
- MS Dhoni becomes the first wicketkeeper to record 300 T20 dismissals, with 213 catches and 87 stumpings since his debut in 2006.
- Dhoni also achieves the milestone of hitting 100 sixes in the 19th and 20th over of an innings, surpassing Kieron Pollard’s record of 57.
- Sunil Narine smashes his highest T20 score of 85 off 39 balls, showcasing his versatility with both bat and ball.
- Mayank Yadav wins two consecutive IPL Player of the Match awards in his first two matches and tops the fastest deliveries charts with a 156.7 kmph delivery.
- Nicholas Pooran scores 146 runs in three innings with 12 sixes, reaching his 100th IPL six in his 65th match.
- Rohit Sharma and Glenn Maxwell join the list of players with the most ducks in IPL history, with Rohit equaling Dinesh Karthik’s record of 17 ducks, and Maxwell recording his 30th duck.
Key Points:
- MS Dhoni’s milestone of 300 T20 dismissals and his feat of hitting 100 sixes in the 19th and 20th over.
- Sunil Narine’s brilliant innings of 85 off 39 balls and his outstanding economy rate in T20s.
- Mayank Yadav’s consecutive Player of the Match awards and his record-breaking bowling speed.
- Nicholas Pooran’s impressive performance with the bat, reaching his 100th IPL six.
- Rohit Sharma and Glenn Maxwell’s addition to the list of players with the most ducks in IPL history.
