Dhawan, who was not picked in India’s T20I squad for next month’s World Cup within the UAE went past 400 runs in IPL 2021. Amid the ultimate over of the powerplay in Delhi Capitals’ run chase against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Dubai.
IPL 2021: Dhawan is the third batsman after Chennai Super Kings‘ Suresh Raina (2008-14) and Sunrisers Hyderabad’s David Warner (2013-20) to attain the deed. Eminently, both Raina and Warner have aggregated more than 400 runs in 7 progressive seasons of the IPL.
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However, Dhawan had scored 380 runs with 3 fifties within the first half of IPL 2021. Before it was delayed indefinitely due to Covid-19.
He hit a quickfire 42 off 37 balls against SRH in the ongoing Match 33 to require his tally to 422 runs from 9 matches at an average of 52.75.
Dhawan’s thump moreover made a difference in him take the sole lead within the race for the Orange Cap. KL Rahul had equaled Dhawan’s total of 380 runs in Punjab Kings’ final match against Rajasthan Royals in Dubai.
Delhi Capitals come to 72 for 2 in 10.5 overs at the time of Dhawan’s rejection. Against Rashid Khan in their run chase of 135 against SRH in Dubai.
Earlier, Delhi Capitals rode on the fast spells from Nortje and his South African teammate Kagiso Rabada to restrict Sunrisers Hyderabad to 134 for 9 in 20 overs after being inquired to bowl, to begin with on a lush pitch at the Dubai Universal Stadium.
Rabada packed away 3 for 37 from 4 overs whereas Nortje and left-arm spinner Axar Patel packed away some of the wickets each to cap off a wonderful bowling performance from last ear’s finalists.
Delhi Capitals are as of now second on the points table but can recover the best spot in the event that they win this match.
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