In a riveting encounter at the iconic Eden Gardens, Sunil Narine’s scintillating maiden T20 century was overshadowed by Jos Buttler’s blistering unbeaten 107, as Rajasthan Royals pulled off a record-equaling highest successful chase in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) were sent in to bat first, and Narine unleashed a batting masterclass, smashing 109 off just 56 deliveries. His whirlwind knock, laced with 13 boundaries and six maximums, propelled KKR to an imposing total of 223/6.
The 2023 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has seen Virat Kohli in scintillating form, amassing a staggering 361 runs in just seven innings for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) franchise. With an exceptional strike rate of 147.34 and a highest score of 113 not out, Kohli has undoubtedly been the standout performer for his team. However, former Indian pacer Varun Aaron believes that RCB’s over-reliance on the talismanic batter needs to be addressed.
In a surprising move, the Pittsburgh Pirates left slugger Rowdy Tellez out of their starting lineup for Thursday’s clash against the Philadelphia Phillies. The power-hitting first baseman has been a key cog in the Pirates’ offensive machinery this season, making his absence from the leadoff spot a perplexing decision.
Tellez, who has blasted 14 home runs and driven in 38 runs so far, will have to watch from the dugout as Connor Joe takes over at first base and leadoff duties against the Phillies.
The ninth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) has been an absolute run-fest, with some of the best batters in the world showcasing their skills on the grand stage. As the tournament approaches its business end, one man stands tall above the rest – Babar Azam, the modern-day batting great from Pakistan.
Azam, representing the Peshawar Zalmi franchise, has been in scintillating form throughout the tournament, amassing a staggering 544 runs in just 10 innings, including a highest score of 111 not out.
