Shikhar Dhawan scored his second century in IPL 2020 against Kings XI Punjab in Dubai on Tuesday. He scored his first in Delhi’s last game against Chennai Super Kings in Sharjah in match 34 of the season. He got to his feat in 57 deliveries as he looked in complete control of his innings. He thus becomes the first batsman to score back to back centuries in the IPL over the course of its 13 seasons. During his knock, he also went past 5000 IPL runs and joined an elite list of players including Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina and Rohit Sharma.
He hit 12 fours and three sixes in his flawless knock. He ended on an unbeaten 106 as the rest of the batsman struggled to score runs. Delhi scored 164-5 in their 20 overs. Mohammed Shami with 2 for 28 was the most economical bowler for KXIP. Punjab now needs 165 to win their fourth game of IPL 2020. Delhi Capitals currently tops the points table with 14 points from 10 games.
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He did most of the scoring for Delhi in the first innings with wickets falling at the other end. Dhawan was particularly aggressive against the Punjab spinners sweeping them all-round the park. Also, he ran between the wickets to good effect, which proves how fit he is as a player.
This is how Twitter Reacted to Shikhar Dhawan’s Record-Breaking Feat
How good Shikar Dhawan 🙏🙏 Back to his best and at a crucial time for @DelhiCapitals in their push for @IPL Congratulations.. making it look so simple 👍👍
— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) October 20, 2020
207 runs
6 days
Since Dhawan was last dismissed in #IPL2020
First player to score two consecutive hundreds in the #IPL— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) October 20, 2020
One of the reasons you always stay with Shikhar Dhawan, especially in white ball cricket, is that when he gets on a roll, he is unstoppable. And a genuine match winner.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 20, 2020
You go Shikhar Dhawan. Historic batting, simply superb🤸🏿👀👀👀👀🔥🔥.
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) October 20, 2020
First 12 seasons and half of this #IPL2020 , not a single ton for @SDhawan25 and now back to back 💯! What an achievement,Gabbar! #ShikharDhawan #KXIPvsDC
— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) October 20, 2020
Back to back centuries is a big deal, kudos @SDhawan25. Punjab though have done well to stem runs from other side end. At one stage seemed might chase close to 200
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) October 20, 2020
Gabbar: Kitne shatak the? Sardar: 2 back back,Wo bhi ipl mein…👏👏 @SDhawan25
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) October 20, 2020
Fantastic feat. Back to back 100s with a strike rate of 145 @SDhawan25 is batting like a man possessed. @DelhiCapitals
— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) October 20, 2020
