Shikhar Dhawan – A Legend in the Making in the IPL
Tagline: A closer look at Shikhar Dhawan’s record-breaking achievements in the Indian Premier League
Introduction:
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a breeding ground for cricketing legends, and Shikhar Dhawan is one such name that has etched his name in the history books of the tournament. With his recent record-breaking achievement of scoring fifty half-centuries in the IPL, Dhawan has cemented his position as one of the most consistent performers in the tournament. In this blog, we will take a closer look at his achievements and why he is a legend in the making in the IPL.
Achievements in the IPL:
Shikhar Dhawan made his debut in the IPL back in 2008 for the Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) and has since been a regular feature in the tournament. Over the years, he has amassed a total of 6,593 runs at an average of 35.93 and a strike rate of 127.16. He has scored two centuries and 50 half-centuries in his IPL career, with the best score of 106.
Dhawan’s record of scoring fifty half-centuries in the IPL is a testament to his consistency and longevity in the tournament. He is the second Indian after Virat Kohli and third overall after David Warner to have completed a half-century of half-centuries. While Warner has the most fifties in IPL history, a total of 57, Virat and Dhawan have fifty half-centuries each.
Apart from his record-breaking achievement, Dhawan also holds the record for the highest individual score by an Indian in the IPL. He scored an unbeaten 106 off just 61 balls in IPL 2021, helping Delhi Capitals to a convincing win over Punjab Kings.
Dhawan’s consistency in the IPL is reflected in his fifty-plus scores. He has a total of 52 fifty-plus scores in his IPL career, including two centuries. Although he may not have as many fifty-plus scores as Virat and Warner, his consistency in scoring runs is second to none.
Current IPL Season:
In IPL 2023, Dhawan is leading Punjab Kings and has been in sublime form. He has scored 349 runs at an average of 58.16 and a strike rate of 143.62. He has scored three half-centuries this season, with the best score of 99*. He is currently the ninth-highest run-scorer in IPL 2023.
Conclusion:
Shikhar Dhawan has proved time and again that he is a force to be reckoned with in the IPL. His consistency in scoring runs, coupled with his record-breaking achievements, has made him a legend in the making in the tournament. With several more seasons left in his IPL career, there is no doubt that he will continue to set new benchmarks and create history in the tournament.
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