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Top 10 Fastest Fifties in IPL History

Karan Brar — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 09:09:36 +0000

Over the years, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has witnessed remarkable individual performances from both local and international cricketers. Here are the players who notched up the fastest fifty runs in the league’s history up until the 16th season:

Yashasvi Jaiswal: 50 off 13 Balls Against Kolkata Knight Riders

Yashasvi Jaiswal’s blistering 98* off 47 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders was the highlight of his Rajasthan Royals stint. In just 13 balls, he registered the fastest fifty in IPL history, silencing his critics with a stellar performance.

KL Rahul: 50 off 14 Balls Against Delhi Capitals

KL Rahul’s explosive batting for Kings XI Punjab in 2018 made history as he smashed a fifty off just 14 balls against Delhi Daredevils, boasting an incredible strike rate of 318.75 for the season.

Pat Cummins: 50 off 14 Balls Against Mumbai Indians

Australian captain Pat Cummins showcased his batting prowess in the 2022 IPL season, scoring a fifty off 14 balls for Kolkata Knight Riders against Mumbai Indians, guiding his team to victory with a stunning display of power-hitting.

Yusuf Pathan: 50 off 15 Balls Against Sunrisers Hyderabad

Yusuf Pathan’s quickfire fifty off 15 balls during the 2014 IPL season played a crucial role in Kolkata Knight Riders’ championship victory. His explosive batting propelled the team to success in key matches.

Sunil Narine: 50 off 15 Balls Against Royal Challengers Bangalore

Sunil Narine’s unexpected batting heroics for Kolkata Knight Riders in 2017 stunned opponents, as he notched up a fifty off just 15 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore, leading his team to victory with a dominant display.

Nicholas Pooran: 50 off 17 Balls Against Royal Challengers Bangalore

Nicholas Pooran’s explosive batting for Lucknow Supergiants in the IPL saw him score a fifty off 17 balls, showcasing his immense power-hitting ability with a remarkable strike rate.

Suresh Raina: 50 off 15 Balls Against Kings XI Punjab

Suresh Raina’s memorable innings in the 2014 IPL included a fifty off just 15 balls, where he wreaked havoc with his aggressive strokeplay, matching Yusuf Pathan’s previous record and setting the stage for a remarkable chase.

Ishan Kishan: 50 off 16 Balls Against Sunrisers Hyderabad

Ishan Kishan’s explosive innings for Mumbai Indians in the 2021 IPL season saw him score a fifty off 16 balls, playing a pivotal role in his team’s title-winning campaign with a brilliant display of batting prowess.

Kieron Pollard: 50 off 17 Balls Against Kolkata Knight Riders

Kieron Pollard’s destructive batting for Mumbai Indians in the 2016 IPL season saw him register a fifty off 17 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders, showcasing his ability to change the game’s course with his power-hitting.

Chris Gayle: 50 off 17 Balls Against Pune Warriors

Chris Gayle’s monumental unbeaten 175* for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2013 IPL season included a fifty off just 17 balls, where he decimated the Pune Warriors bowling attack with an onslaught of sixes and fours.

Additionally, Chris Morris (Delhi Capitals), Adam Gilchrist (Deccan Chargers), and Hardik Pandya (Mumbai Indians) also recorded fifty runs off just seventeen balls in their respective IPL seasons.

Sunrisers Hyderabad Names Pat Cummins as Captain for IPL 2024

Karan Brar — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 10:33:23 +0000

In a significant move, Sunrisers Hyderabad has appointed Pat Cummins, the Australian cricketing sensation who led his country to World Cup glory, as their captain for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The franchise made the official announcement today, marking a notable shift in leadership dynamics within the team.

Cummins, renowned for his prowess as a right-arm fast bowler, clinched a staggering ₹20.50 crore deal during the IPL 2024 auction, surpassing previous records. His aspiration to lead a team was evident, despite facing personal adversity when he had to withdraw from the India Test series in 2023 due to his mother’s passing. However, his resilience and stellar performances post that setback have solidified his position as a formidable leader in the cricketing world.

The Australian cricketer’s achievements in the past year have been nothing short of remarkable. From clinching the World Test Championship (WTC) to securing Australia’s sixth 50-over World Cup victory, Cummins has consistently showcased his leadership prowess on the field. His pivotal role in guiding Australia to victory against India in the final match of the World Cup further underscored his capabilities as a captain.

Cummins’ sentiment towards India as his “second home” resonates deeply, given his previous stints with Delhi Daredevils and Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL. He acknowledges the overwhelming support he receives from fans across the country, which adds to his sense of belonging and motivation on the field.

With Cummins at the helm, Sunrisers Hyderabad is poised to embark on a new chapter in their IPL journey. Their campaign kicks off with a highly anticipated clash against Kolkata Knight Riders at the iconic Eden Gardens on March 23rd, promising an electrifying start to the season. As Cummins takes charge, all eyes will be on the Orange Army to see how they fare under his leadership in the IPL 2024 season.

IPL 2024 Auction: Sunrisers Hyderabad goes on Shopping Spree ; Buys Pat Cummins for 20.50 Crore!

Karan Brar — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 16:20:57 +0000

Sunrisers Hyderabad continued their shopping spree in the IPL auction as they bought the World Cup 2023 match winner, Travis Head and the team’s Captain Pat Cummins in the IPL 2024 auction.

Hyderabad spent a huge amount of 20.50 crores, which is the second highest price in the history of IPL on Cummins. Sunrisers Hyderabad welcomed the opening batsman Travis Head and the Sri Lankan spin all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga for 6.8 and 1.5 crores respectively.

Cummins had opted out of the IPL 2023 season for workload management (for the world test championship and World Cup 2023). Due to which he was released by KKR who welcome him for 15.5 crore. Cummins has registered 45 wickets in the IPL at an economy rate of 8.54 along with 359 runs.

Check out Sunrisers Hyderabad squad for IPL 2024

Retained Players: Abdul Samad, Abhishek Sharma, Aiden Markram, Anmolpreet Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Glenn Phillips, Heinrich Klaasen, Marco Jansen, Mayank Agarwal, Mayank Markande, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Rahul Tripathi, Sanvir Singh, Shahbaz Ahamad (T), T. Natarajan, Umran Malik, Upendra Singh Yadav, Washington Sundar

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Signed during the auction: Pat Cummins, Travis Head, Jaydev Unadkat, Wanindu Hasaranga, Akash Singh, Jhathavedh Subramanyan

WC 2023: Australia defeats India to win the 6th ICC Cricket World Cup Title

Karan Brar — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 14:33:24 +0000

India And Australia Recently encountered each other for the Final match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on 19 November, Saturday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Australia won the toss and chose to bowl to restrict India from putting a high score on the board.

India put a low score on the board as all the batters collectively put runs together. The opening batters Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill had a low partnership as they scored 47 and 4 runs each off 31 and 7 deliveries.

The middle order batters Virat Kohli and KL Rahul added to the team’s score and scored 54 and 66 off 63 and 107 balls. India gave Australia a target of 241 runs and got three early wickets in the powerplay.

However, Australia’s top order batsman Travis Head stuck to the pitch like a magnet and scored 137 runs off 120 balls. Australia chased the low target of 241 runs in just 43 overs and won the game by 6 wickets.

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“I think we saved our best for last. Couple of big match players stood up, and we’re pretty stuffed. We’ve been batting first pretty much for the whole tournament, today we thought, it’s a good night to chase down, we thought it might actually get a little bit easier. Everyone was pretty keen to get out there. It was a bit slower than I thought, didn’t particularly spin probably as much as we thought either”, said Pat Cummins.

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“Everyone adjusted pretty well and bowled some tight lines. On a slow wicket like that with variable bounce, we thought a couple of catchers on leg-side, you got to score in ODI cricket, so put a few catchers there and make them make a couple of decisions”, he added.

WC 2023: Australia beats South Africa to qualify for the Finals of ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

Karan Brar — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 10:25:57 +0000

Australia recently beat South Africa by 3 wickets in the second semi-final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on 16 November. Australia will now meet India in the finals of the World Cup 2023 on 19 November at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

South Africa made a difficult job for Australia to chase the low target of 213 runs by consistently taking wickets however, the low order batters helped Australia win the game by three wickets. Travis Head became the player of the match for his attacking batting in the initial overs of the second innings.
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Pat Cummins on Australia qualifying for ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Finals

In the postmatch ceremony, Pat Cummins said,“I think it was easier out there than sitting in the dugout. Nerve-wracking couple of hours but it was good to get the result. Wasn’t expecting Starc and Hazlewood to bowl so much early. We knew it was going to spin later on but there was a bit of cloud cover so wasn’t too disappointed about bowling first.”

“We talk a lot about our fielding, probably wasn’t up to standard at the start of the tournament but we were fantastic today. Specially Warner who’s 37. Travis Head was the man today, to take that crucial wicket in the middle overs. Inglis played that beautifully, he looked in total control out there, especially against two quality spinners”, he added.

“Few of us have played in a final before, couple of other guys in a T20 World Cup final, the stadium is going to be packed, mostly going to be one-sided but it’s about embracing it. 2015 World Cup was a career-highlight, so to be playing another final in India, we are very happy as an unit, can’t wait”, he said.

South Africa beat Australia by 134 runs in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

Karan Brar — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 17:49:53 +0000

Australia and South Africa met for the 10th Match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Ekana Cricket stadium in Lucknow on 12 October. The South African opening batsman Quinton de Kock smashed the century against Australia to lead the team towards victory by 134 runs.

Australia won the toss and chose to bowl first and the South Africa cricket team scored 311 runs after 7 wickets.

Quinton de Kock and team’s T20I captain Aiden Markram scored 109 and 56 runs off 106 and 44 deliveries. Quinton de Kock smashed 8 fours and 5 sixes to become the Player of the match.

Australia failed to chase the target and lost quick wickets to ultimately lose their second match of the tournament. Marnus Lambuchagne became the highest scorer for the team and scored 46 runs off 74 balls. Currently Australia stands on the ninth position of the points table which is the one of the most poor performance by the team in the tournament.
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Pat Cummins on Australia’s poor performance against South Africa

“I thought Quinton (de Kock) batted really well, couldn’t get a breakthrough. From where they were, we were quite happy with 310, thought it was chaseable. Looked like hard work out there tonight, their bowlers bowled really well, think it nipped around a bit more under lights. (On if it would’ve been easier to bat first) Really hard to say, if we want to be challenging in this tournament we need to find ways of performing regardless of batting first or second. Don’t think much needs to be said tonight, everyone’s hurting, we’ll try and take a couple of days off and then make amends to come back stronger in the next one. There’s a few things we need to tidy up”, said Pat Cummins in the post match ceremony.