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Suresh Raina – Sportzoclock https://sportzoclock.com Anytime is a good time for sports! Mon, 11 Mar 2024 09:09:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://sportzoclock.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/cropped-cropped-Untitled-design-3-1-32x32.png Suresh Raina – Sportzoclock https://sportzoclock.com 32 32 Top 10 Fastest Fifties in IPL History https://sportzoclock.com/top-10-fastest-fifties-in-ipl-history/ https://sportzoclock.com/top-10-fastest-fifties-in-ipl-history/#respond Mon, 11 Mar 2024 09:09:36 +0000 https://sportzoclock.com/?p=10029 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:

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

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As the IPL 2024 season gears up for its commencement on March 22nd, the spotlight once again shifts to the outstanding performers who have left an indelible mark in the league’s final matches over the years. Let’s delve into the roster of stellar players who have been crowned the ‘Player of the Match’ in each IPL final from 2008 to 2023.

In cricket, the ‘Man of the Match’ or ‘Player of the Match’ accolade is bestowed upon the individual whose exceptional performance significantly influences the outcome of the game. While traditionally awarded to a player from the winning team, exceptional displays from the losing side can also merit this recognition.

Here’s a comprehensive list of the ‘Player of the Match’ or ‘Man of the Match’ awardees in IPL finals from 2008 to 2023:

IPL Final Year Winning Team Runner-ups Player of the Match Score/Bowling Figure
2008 Rajasthan Royals Chennai Super Kings Yusuf Pathan 56 (39), 3/22
2009 Deccan Chargers Royal Challengers Bangalore Anil Kumble 4/16
2010 Chennai Super Kings Mumbai Indians Suresh Raina 57* (35), 1/21
2011 Chennai Super Kings Royal Challengers Bangalore Murali Vijay 95 (52)
2012 Kolkata Knight Riders Chennai Super Kings Manvinder Bisla 89 (48)
2013 Mumbai Indians Chennai Super Kings Kieron Pollard 60* (32), 1/34
2014 Kolkata Knight Riders Kings XI Punjab Manish Pandey 94 (50)
2015 Mumbai Indians Chennai Super Kings Rohit Sharma 50 (26)
2016 Sunrisers Hyderabad Royal Challengers Bangalore Ben Cutting 39* (15), 2/35
2017 Mumbai Indians Rising Pune Supergiants Krunal Pandya 47 (38), 0/31
2018 Chennai Super Kings Sunrisers Hyderabad Shane Watson 117* (57)
2019 Mumbai Indians Chennai Super Kings Jasprit Bumrah 2/14
2020 Mumbai Indians Delhi Capitals Trent Boult 3/30
2021 Chennai Super Kings Kolkata Knight Riders Faf du Plessis 86 (59)
2022 Gujarat Titans Rajasthan Royals Hardik Pandya 34 (30), 3/17
2023 Chennai Super Kings Gujarat Titans Devon Conway 47 (25)

 

These individuals have etched their names in IPL history with their remarkable performances, contributing to the league’s legacy of thrilling cricket encounters.

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