Top 5 Unique IPL Stats:- The IPL has been tournament that has seen some mind boggling records broken. The 10 years of IPL has made summer, a special season for Indians. Here is a look at 5 unknown IPL stats.
– by Atharva Apte
5) Raina hit second ball he faced for CSK for 6 and did the same for GL
In first match for CSK on 19 April 2008 in the first ever edition of IPL, Suresh Raina hit the second ball he faced for a six. In 2016, when he joined new franchise Gujarat Lions, he again hit the second ball for a 6. And on both occasions, the ground was IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali. Whatta coincidence!
4) Ashish Nehra has the most economical 4-over spell in IPL
Ashish Nehra”s spell of 4-1-6-1 is the cheapest in terms of runs in IPL history (minimum 4 overs). This spell came for Delhi Daredevils against Kings XI Punjab at Bloemfontein on 15 May 2009 in second edition of IPL. Fidel Edwards is second on list with 4-1-6-0 for Deccan Chargers vs Kolkata Knight Riders at Newlands Cape Town on 19 April 2009.
3) Harbhajan and Pollard are the best bowler-fielder duo in IPL.
Harbhajan and Pollard have been veterans for Mumbai Indians over the years. Kieron Pollard being the most acrobatic fielder on the ropes and Harbhajan, a crafty bowler who can outfox batsmen make a dynamic duo! Caught Pollard bowled Harbhajan has happened 13 times
4) Virat is involved in 3 out of top 4 partnerships in T20 Cricket
The top 4 T20 partnerships are
229 – Virat and AB vs GL at Bangalore on 14 May 2016
215 – Virat and AB vs MI at Wankhede on 10 May 2015
206 – Gilchrist and Marsh vs RCB at Dharamshala on 17 May 2011
204* – Virat and Gayle vs DD at Delhi on 17 May 2012
5) James is the only bowler to pick 2 5-fers in IPL
Jimmy Faulkner made his IPL debut for Pune Warriors in IPL 2011. However that was the only game he played for that franchise.
He made a move to Kings XI Punjab in 2012 and played few games here and there.
In 2013 he was picked up by Rajasthan Royals. He spent his best time with RR. He got two five-wicket hauls in 2013 season, both against SRH. He finished with 29 wickets that season, 2nd leading wicket taker.
– by Atharva Apte