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Orange Cap in IPL

Orange Cap in IPL: IPL 2023 has begun and the top scorers from around the world have already started smashing good runs from their bats. The top scorer from any IPL season becomes an Orange cap winner. The orange cap is dedicated to players that score the most runs in a single IPL season.

Orange cap winner prize money: Top scorer from a single IPL season (Orange cap winner) is awarded Rs 15 lakh at the end of the IPL season. Players with the most wickets in an IPL season are also rewarded with the “Purple Cap” title.

We will now discuss the orange cap winners in the history of IPL. Indian Premier League began in 2008 and in that season Shaun Marsh earned the title of Orange Cap winner by scoring 616 runs for his team Kings XI Punjab. IPL 2022 orange cap winner Jos Butler holds the title for top scorer in IPL history with 863 runs for Rajasthan Royals. However, Rajasthan didn’t win the IPL 2022 title as they faced defeat by Gujrat Titans.

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Orange Cap Winner 2008: Shaun Marsh- 616 Runs

Australian Batsman Shaun Marsh became the orange cap winner in IPL 2008 by scoring 616 runs in just 11 innings. He scored a total of 2477 runs in his IPL career but never managed to break his record for most runs in a single IPL season of 616 runs. Shaun Marsh smashed his highest score of 115 runs in just 69 balls against Rajasthan Royals in the 56th match of IPL 2008.Season2008TeamKings XI PunjabInnings11Runs616Highest115Average68.44Strike Rate139.6850 / 1005 / 14s / 6s59 / 26

Orange Cap Winner 2009: Matthew Hayden- 572 runs

Matthew Hayden became the second consecutive Australian Cricketer to win the title of the orange cap in IPL 2009 by scoring 572 runs in 12 innings. He scored 5 fifty’s but didn’t score any century in the IPL 2008. Hayden played in a total of 3 IPL seasons and scored 1107 runs during his IPL career.Season2009TeamChennai Super KingsInnings12Runs572Highest89Average52.00Strike Rate144.8150 / 1005 / 04s / 6s60 / 22

Orange Cap Winner 2010: Sachin Tendulkar- 618 Runs

Indian cricketer also known as the “God of Cricket” Sachin Tendulkar became the first Indian to win an orange cap in IPL 2010 after scoring 618 runs for Mumbai Indians. Sachin’s good performance lead Mumbai Indians to the finals of IPL 2010 where Sachin scored the most runs for his team (48 runs). However, the team faced defeat and Chennai Super Kings lifted the IPL 2010 trophy.Season2010TeamMumbai IndiansInnings15Runs618Highest89*Average47.53Strike Rate132.6150 / 1005 / 04s / 6s86 / 3

Orange Cap Winner 2011: Chris Gayle- 608 Runs

Chris Gayle unexpectedly went unsold for the IPL 2011 season. Gayle later took part in the IPL tournament as a substitute for Dirk Nance and became the show-stealer as he scored the most runs in IPL 2011 (608 runs) and earned an orange cap in IPL 2011.

Chris Gayle was the star performer of this season as he also hooked two centuries in IPL 2011. Chris Gayle is known for his aggressive batting style and he secured his title by hitting the most sixes in IPL in 2011 (44 SIXES).Season2011TeamRoyal Challengers BangaloreInnings12Runs608Highest107Average67.55Strike Rate183.1350 / 1003 / 24s / 657 / 44

Orange Cap Winner 2012: Chris Gayle- 733 Runs

Chris Gayle scored 733 runs in the IPL 2012 to become the top scorer of the season. He is the only player in the IPL history to win the orange cap title consecutively. Gayle scored 733 runs this season with an astonishing average of 61.08. The Caribbean star was at his peak at this time as he scored more than 600 runs in three IPL seasons consecutively from 2011-2013.Season2012TeamRoyal Challengers BangaloreInnings14Runs733Highest128*Average61.08Strike Rate160.7450 / 1007 / 14s / 6s46 / 59

Also Read: Players with Most Sixes in the History of IPL!!

Orange Cap Winner 2013: Michael Hussey- 733 Runs

Michael Hussey became the third Australian player to achieve the orange cap title after scoring 733 runs for CSK. Orange Cap 2012 winner Mike Hussey also made six half-centuries in the IPL 2013 for his team.

Interesting fact: IPL comes with lots of unpredictability and here’s one more point to add to it Top IPL scorers from IPL 2012 and IPL 2013 scored the same number of runs (733 Runs).Season2013TeamChennai Super KingsInnings17Runs733Highest95Average52.35Strike Rate129.5050 / 1006 / 04s / 6s81 / 17

Orange Cap Winner 2014: Robin Uthappa- 660 Runs

Robin Uthappa scored 660 runs in 16 innings and attained the orange cap in IPL 2014. This was the only season when Uthappa managed to score more than 600 runs. Otherwise, his second-highest total in an IPL season was the 434 runs that he scored in IPL 2013.Season2014TeamKolkata Knight RidersInnings16Runs660Highest83*Average44.00Strike Rate137.7850 / 1005 / 04s / 6s74 / 18

Orange Cap Winner 2015: David Warner- 562 Runs

David Warner became the top scorer in IPL 2015 with 562 runs in 14 innings. Warner won the orange cap in IPL 2015 after becoming the top scorer of the season. He smashed 7 half-centuries during IPL 2015 including his highest score of 91 runs from that season.Season2015TeamSunrisers HyderabadInnings14Runs562Highest91Average43.23Strike Rate156.5450 / 1007 / 04s / 6s65 / 21

Orange Cap Winner 2016: Virat Kohli- 973 Runs

Virat Kohli scored 973 runs in IPL 2016 and earned the orange cap winner title in 2015. Kohli made several records this year including the most runs by an individual in a single IPL season. He also scored 4 centuries this year making him the first player to do so in IPL history. Virat Kohli also holds the record for maintaining the highest average of 81.08 in the IPL record.Season2016TeamRoyal Challengers BangaloreInnings16Runs973Highest113Average81.08Strike Rate152.0350 / 1007 / 44s / 6s83 / 38

Also Read: Check Out the List of IPL 2023 Most Expensive Players: Virat Kohli Out of the List!!

Orange Cap Winner 2017: David Warner- 641 Runs

David Warner earned the orange cap for the second time in IPL history after scoring 641 runs in IPL 2017. 2017 Orange Cap winner David Warner took his team Sunrisers Hyderabad to the eliminator round where the team got defeated by KKR and ended in the 4th position this season.

Interesting fact: SRH managed to take both the titles (orange cap and purple cap) in IPL 2017 as David Warner won the orange cap for scoring the most runs (641 runs) and Bhubaneshwar Kumar won the purple cap for taking the most wickets (26 wickets) in this season.Season2017TeamSunrisers HyderabadInnings14Runs641Highest126Average58.27Strike Rate141.8150 / 1004 / 14s / 6s63 / 26

Orange Cap Winner 2018: Kane Williamson- 735 Runs

Kane Williamson scored 735 runs in 17 innings in the IPL 2018 and became the highest run scorer this season. Kane Williamson became the orange cap winner in IPL 2018. Kane Williamson led his team Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2018 and took it to the finals where they lost to Chennai Super Kings.Season2018TeamSunrisers HyderabadInnings17Runs735Highest84Average52.50Strike Rate142.4450 / 1008 / 04s / 6s64 / 28

Orange Cap Winner 2019: David Warner- 692 Runs

Australian cricket star opener David Warner played excellently through the IPL 2018 and become the top run-scorer this season. David Warner scored 692 runs for SRH in IPL 2018 and became the most eligible player for the orange cap in IPL 2018. He scored 8 half-centuries and one century this season.

Interesting Fact: David Warner earned the orange cap title for the third time in IPL 2018 and became the player with the most orange cap titles (3).Season2019TeamSunrisers HyderabadInnings12Runs692Highest100*Average69.20Strike Rate143.8750 / 1008 / 14s / 6s57 / 21

Orange Cap Winner 2020: KL Rahul- 670 Runs

KL Rahul played his best knocks in the IPL 2020 and scored a total of 670 runs and became the top run scorer of the season. KL Rahul achieved the orange cap in IPL 2018 after scoring 670 runs in 14 innings for his team Kings XI Punjab.

KL Rahul smashed his highest score of 132 runs in IPL 2018 against RCB. With this score, he broke the record for the most runs by an Indian player in IPL. He also broke the record for most runs by a captain in an IPL match.Season2020TeamPunjab KingsInnings14Runs670Highest132*Average55.83Strike Rate129.3450 / 1005 / 14s / 6s58 / 23

Orange Cap Winner 2021: Ruturaj Gaikwad- 635 Runs

Indian Cricketer Rituraj Gaikwad became the youngest player to attain the title of orange cap winner in 2021 after scoring 635 runs in the IPL 2021 season. He also smashed his first IPL century (101*) in 2021 which counts as his highest score IPL until now. Ruturaj Gaikwad earned a great reputation in 2021 for which his team CSK retained him for Rs 6 crore ahead of IPL 2022.Season2021TeamChennai Super KingsInnings16Runs635Highest101*Average45.35Strike Rate136.2650 / 1004 / 14s / 6s64 / 23

Orange Cap Winner 2022: Jos Butler- 863 Runs

Jos Buttler is known for his explosive cricketing shots some of which helped him acquire an orange cap in 2022 after scoring 863 runs in 17 innings for Rajasthan Royals. In this season, he also scored four centuries paralleling Virat Kohli for hitting the most centuries in an IPL season. Jos Butler led Rajasthan Royals to the finals in IPL 2022 where they lost the title to Gujrat Titans. RR retained Jos Buttler for 10 crores in 2023.Season2022TeamRajasthan RoyalInnings17Runs863Highest116Average57.53Strike Rate149.0550 / 1004 / 44s / 6s83 / 45

Orange Cap 2023

The 16th edition of IPL 2023 began on March 31 and only a few matches have been played until now. Ruturaj Gaikwad holds the orange cap in IPL 2023 title after scoring 149 runs in two innings of which he scored 92 runs during the IPL 2023 inaugural match against Gujarat Lions. Ruturaj is followed by Kyle Mayers (126 runs) in 2nd position and David Warner (93 runs) in 3rd position. (This record is based on stats up to 5 April 2023).

Orange Cap in IPL List (2008-2013)

Orange Cap Winner 2008: Shaun Marsh- 616 Runs

Orange Cap Winner 2009: Matthew Hayden- 572 runs

Orange Cap Winner 2010: Sachin Tendulkar- 618 Runs

Orange Cap Winner 2011: Chris Gayle- 608 Runs

Orange Cap Winner 2012: Chris Gayle- 733 Runs

Also Read: Players with Most Sixes in the History of IPL!!

Orange Cap Winner 2013: Michael Hussey- 733 Runs

Orange Cap Winner 2014: Robin Uthappa- 660 Runs

Orange Cap Winner 2015: David Warner- 562 Runs

Orange Cap Winner 2016: Virat Kohli- 973 Runs

Also Read: Check Out the List of IPL 2023 Most Expensive Players: Virat Kohli Out of the List!!

Orange Cap Winner 2017: David Warner- 641 Runs

Orange Cap Winner 2018: Kane Williamson- 735 Runs

Orange Cap Winner 2019: David Warner- 692 Runs

Orange Cap Winner 2020: KL Rahul- 670 Runs

Orange Cap Winner 2021: Ruturaj Gaikwad- 635 Runs

Orange Cap Winner 2022: Jos Butler- 863 Runs

Orange Cap 2023

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For IPL All Time XI Kumble snub AB de Villiers for MS Dhoni

AB de Villiers is among the most destructive batsman in the history of Indian premier league. He was in royal challengers Bangalore since 2011. Because of his wonderful performance in the premier league RCB reached new heights. He broke several records in the tournament while playing along ViratKohli. He is among the best T20 players in the world because of his amazing performance.

At the legends launch when it was asked from players such as Chris Gayle, Suresh Raina, Robin Uthappa, Anil Kumbleetcthat who they will pick in their all time IPL XIs. In response to this Anil Kumble said that it is quite difficult for him to pick AB de Villiers in his team. Further on he said that he look at the impact a particular player has in term of winning matches.

Despite the fact that complaints of not choosing AB de Villiers, experts settle for both MS Dhoni and AB de Villiers. Eventually in the end Kohli replaced Sehwag and become part of the playing XI

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[caption id="attachment_8541" align="alignnone" width="700"] Ishan Kishan and Virat Kohli[/caption] With the help of Ishan Kishan and Virat Kohli 's flamboyant batting in the Chattogram yard, the Indian team amassed a huge total of 409 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in the scheduled 50 overs in the last match of the series. Team India scored more than 400 runs in an ODI for the 6th time. KL Rahul is leading the Indian team after captain Rohit Sharma was ruled out due to injury. Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bowl first in the 3rd ODI. In the absence of Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan started the innings with Shikhar Dhawan. Shikhar Dhawan, who scored 3 runs off 8 balls, was trapped lbw off the bowling of Mehidi Hasan. Shikhar Dhawan was disappointed in the series by experiencing consecutive failures. After Shikhar Dhawan's early dismissal, Ishan Kishan and Virat Kohli became the mainstays. On the one hand, veteran Virat Kohli is building a careful innings, on the other hand, young cricketer Ishan Kishan has scored explosive runs. The pair put on a record 290 run partnership for the 3rd wicket. Ishan Kishan who hit a record double century Ishan Kishan and Virat Kohli made Bangladesh bowlers sweat. Ishan Kishan proved to be the kind of player he is. Ishan Kishan, who scored his international debut century in just 85 balls, then burst into flames. Ishan took 85 balls to score the first 100 and took just 41 balls to complete the second 100. By scoring 200 runs in 126 balls, he is credited with being the fastest player to score a double century. His amazing innings included 24 fours and 10 huge sixes. He got out after scoring 210 runs off 131 balls. Earlier, Caribbean giant Chris Gayle had smashed a double century in 138 balls, which was the record so far. Virat surpasses Ricky Ponting's record On one side, Ishan Kishan thrashed the Bangladeshi bowlers, while on the other side, Virat Kohli scored runs accordingly. After failing in the last two matches, Kohli played cautiously in the third match. Scored his 72nd century by scoring 100 off 85 balls, breaking Ricky Ponting's record. He scored 113 runs in 91 balls with the help of 11 fours and 2 huge sixes. With this century, he became the second player to score the highest number of centuries in international cricket. Sachin Tendulkar who has scored 100 centuries is on the first position. Ricky Ponting has scored 71 centuries and now falls to the third position. Also Read -Ind vs Ban 3rd ODI : Team India won by 227 runs Both Teams Playing XI India: Ishan Kishan, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (captain), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Mohammad Siraj, Umran Malik, Kuldeep Yadav, Bangladesh: Litten Das (captain), Anamul Haq, Shakib Al Hasan, Yasir Ali, Mushfiqar Rahim, Mahmudullah, Afif Hossain, Mehidi Hasan Miraj, Ebadot Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Click on Twitter, Facebook, Youtube links to subscribe to our social media pages.

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PBKS vs RCB Predicted Playing 11 IPL live updates: When and where to watch Punjab vs Bangalore match at 3:30 PM

IPL 2021 FULL SQUADS Royal Challengers Bangalore Squad: Virat Kohli(c), Devdutt Padikkal, Srikar Bharat(w), Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers, Daniel Christian, George Garton, Shahbaz Ahmed, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal, Dushmantha Chameera, Sachin Baby, Kyle Jamieson, Navdeep Saini, Pavan Deshpande, Rajat Patidar, Mohammed Azharuddeen, Wanindu Hasaranga, Tim David, Akash Deep,…

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PBKS vs KKR: Punjab and Kolkata's playing 11, Pitch report and match prediction

PBKS vs KKR: Punjab and Kolkata’s playing 11, Pitch report and match prediction

PBKS vs KKR: The caravan of the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League has now reached Ahmedabad. The 21st match of IPL 2021 will be played between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders at Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera. Punjab Kings had defeated Mumbai Indians by 9 wickets in their previous match, while Kolkata Knight Riders had lost by six wickets to Rajasthan Royals in their last…

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Players Who Smashed Fastest 50 In IPL! Bowlers Are On the Top

Fastest Fifty in IPL: All of us know that cricket is a game of endless possibilities, and when it comes to the Indian Premier League (IPL), we can’t say anything is impossible n it. Without any doubt, it is famous for its massive action and power-hitting. Over the year, we have seen various unbreakable records breaking.

But today, we are going to shed the spotlight on some of the fastest fifties in the Indian Premier League. Check the top 10 list down here:

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Top 10 Fastest Fifties In IPL

1. KL Rahul in 2018

2. Pat Cummins in 2022

3. Yusuf Pathan in 2014

4. Sunil Narine in 2017

5. Suresh Raina in 2014

6. Ishan Kishan in 2021

7. Chris Gayle in 2013

8. Hardik Pandya in 2019

9. Kieron Pollard in 2021

10. Adam Gilchrist in 2009

Top 10 Fastest Fifties In IPL

1. KL Rahul in 2018

On 8th April 2018, the former captain of Kings XI Punjab, KL Rahul smashed the fastest fifty in IPL history against Delhi Capitals. He scored the half-century in just 14 balls. It includes 10 boundaries, 6 fours and 4 sixes. The incident took place at IS Bindra Stadium, Punjab.

Also Read: Top 5 IPL Teams With Most Wins In the Tournament, Check Now

2. Pat Cummins in 2022

In the last season of IPL, Kolkata Knight Riders’ key bowler Pat Cummins played a match-winning inning against Mumbai Indians. In that match, he scored 56 runs in only 15 balls, including 4 fours and 6 sixes. However, he completed his half-century in just 14 balls.

3. Yusuf Pathan in 2014

Former cricketer Yusuf Pathan has also been one of the most important all-rounders for the Kolkata Knight Riders once. In 2014, he played a very contributing inning for his team, against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

In the match, he scored 72 runs in 22 balls with the help of 5 fours and 7 sixes. Although, Yusuf reached his 50 in just 15 balls. It was the fastest at that time.

Also Read: Players with Most Sixes in the History of IPL!! A Gap of a Century of Sixes Between the First Two Rank Holders!!

4. Sunil Narine in 2017

Suniel Narine is another player of Kolkata Knight Riders to hit a half-century in just 15 balls. In the IPL season in 2017, he was in the best form of his entire career. At that time, he used to open for his team.

In a match against Royal Challengers Bangalore, Narine scored 54 runs in 17 balls, including 6 fours and 4 sixes. The match took place in M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore.

5. Suresh Raina in 2014

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Chennai Super Kings vs Kings XI Punjab in 2014 is one of the most memorable matches in IPL history. In that match, Mr IPL Suresh Raina went off the mark to chase down the huge target of 231 against Kings XI Punjab.

Raina smashed 87 runs in only 25 balls. He was about to score the fastest century in cricket ever but got run out in between. He reached the half-century in just 16 balls. Talking of the boundaries, Mr IPL smashed 12 fours and 6 sixes.

Also Read: Mr IPL Suresh Raina Announced Retirement From All Formats, Watch his Great Innings Here

6. Ishan Kishan in 2021

In a match against Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2021, young Indian batsman Ishan Kishan played an explosive inning for Mumbai Indians. He smashed 84 runs in just 32 balls in that inning. However, he completed his half-century in only 16 balls. Kishan smashed 11 fours and 4 sixes in that match. The match took place in Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi.

7. Chris Gayle in 2013

Undoubtedly, Universe Boss Chris Gayle is the biggest hitman of the IPL tournament. He played various match-winning innings for his former team Royal Challengers Bangalore.

In 2013, the cricketer broke all the records of the IPL by hitting 175 runs in 66 balls against Pune Warriors. It’s still a world record in twenty-over-limited cricket. In that match, he smashed 13 fours and 17 sixes. It also includes the fastest fifty of Chris Gayle, which he completed in only 17 balls.

Also Read: What Are the Highest Team Scores In IPL History? Click Here to Check the Top 10 List

8. Hardik Pandya in 2019

Gujarat Titans’ captain Hardik Pandya is another player who scored a half-century in just 17 balls. In a match against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2019, Hardik scored 91 runs in only 34 balls, including 6 fours and 9 sixes. At that time, he was playing for Mumbai Indians. The match took place in Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

9. Kieron Pollard in 2021

Another Mumbai Indians’ all-rounder Kieron Pollard is also one of the players who hit the fastest fifties in IPL. In 2021, the player scored 87 runs in 34 balls against Chennai Super Kings. In that inning, Pollard smashed 6 fours and 8 sixes. However, he reached fifty runs in just 17 balls.

10. Adam Gilchrist in 2009

At last! Deccan Chargers’ former captain Adam Gilchrist also smashed a half-century in just 17 balls. In a match against Deccan Chargers in 2009, the cricketer scored 85 runs in just 35 balls, including 10 fours and 5 sixes. The match took place in Supersport park, South Africa.

We hope you like this list of the fastest fifty in IPL history. Stay tuned to Stackumbrella for topics like this.

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Chris Gayle: Come on man, it is the Universe Boss batting, how can he be nervous

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Match Report: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians

Toby Reynolds, 09/04/2021

What a start to the 2021 IPL season!

Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Mumbai Indians by two wickets, on the final ball of the match. Mumbai were limited to 159 by RCB and Harshal Patel (4-0-27-5), after looking like they would post a much larger total. They then failed to defend their total, due to a fantastic innings from AB de Villiers.

Early Mumbai Dominance

The match got off to a mixed start. The two Mumbai openers, Lynn and Sharma, struggled slightly in the first few overs as the pitch played both low and slow, nothing new for Chennai. Lynn then proceeded to run out his partner in the fourth over after a mix up meant Sharma had to turn around half way down the wicket and was not even in the shot when the bails were removed. Luckily for Mumbai, Lynn managed to cash in later in the innings, finishing on 49 from 35 before being caught and bowled by Washington Sundar in the thirteen over.

While at the crease, Lynn was partnered by two of the up-and-coming Indian talents: Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan. Yadav continued his fine form from the India vs England series, scoring 31 off 23 before being dismissed and allowing the keeper-batsman, Kishan, to run riot for the seven overs he was in the middle. Kishan was his usual destructive self and blasted 28 off 19 at a strike rate of just under 150.

RCB Comeback

Enter Harshal Patel.

135/3 was about as good as it got for the Mumbai Indians in the first innings. They then proceeded to collapse to 159/9 from their 20 overs, with none of their next six batsman passing 13. Patel ended with figures of 5/27 from his four overs and took the wickets of: Kishan, Pollard, both Pandya brothers and Jansen. This dominance ended with three wickets from four balls in the final over, while only allowing one run.

A New Top Order

RCB over the past few seasons, have had arguably the strongest top order in the history of the IPL. Gayle, Finch, Moeen Ali and AB de Villiers have all featured, not to mention their talisman and captain, Virat Kohli. However, this season seems to have brought a new era to RCB. They opened with an unorthodox partnership of Washington Sundar (an off-spinning all-rounder) and Virat Kohli (most commonly seen at number 3 in T20 cricket).

Sundar was used as a makeshift opener as Devdutt Padikkal had not fully recovered after contracting COVID-19. I assume he was chosen to open for a few reasons: he is left handed, so could be used to counter match-ups Mumbai may have exploited if it was two right handers at the top of the order (ie. Krunal Pandya’s left arm spin); to be a surprise pinch-hitter to disrupt the bowlers plans and rhythm; and finally to allow the rest of the RCB batsmen to become accustomed to their designated spots and roles they will perform throughout the rest of the season. However, the strategy failed to pay-off, with "Washy” unable to score at a reasonable rate - stuttering to 10 from 16.

The Middle Order Cash-In

After a slow start for RCB, with none of the top three scoring at over 115, Glenn “The Big Show” Maxwell walked to the crease. He really struggled in the 2020 IPL season for Kings XI Punjab and failed to hit a six throughout the whole tournament, but he proved doubters wrong early on in his innings. Maxwell middled his third ball over point for four with a reverse sweep. A few overs later, he nailed a length ball by Krunal Pandya over long-on for six. The ball flew out of the stadium and travelled well over 100m!

Maxwell continued his form and was soon joined by AB de Villiers, who also decided to take apart the bowling attack. Combined, they hit seven fours and four sixes throughout the innings. Maxwell soon fell, however, leaving de Villiers lacking a partner to stay with him: Shahbaz, Christian and Jamieson all came and went. Luckily AB didn’t need a stable partner to blast the ball all round Chennai, ending on a spectacular 48 from 27. He guided RCB to 158/8, before he was run out with two runs needed and two balls left.

It fell to Harshal Patel and Mohammed Siraj to strike the winnings runs. Siraj padded his first ball for one, before Patel flicked a yorker to Bumrah at short fine leg for a single.

Awards

Man of the Match: Harshal Patel

Although it was his single from the final ball that actually won the opening match for RCB, his five wickets for 27 runs was the real difference between the sides. In the final over, he took the wickets of the dangerous H. Pandya and Pollard in two balls and only conceded one run from the over.

Honourable Mentions:

AB de Villiers

Carried his team right to the end with a match-winning 48, but was unable to stay at the crease to hit the winning runs.

Chris Lynn

After barbequing his captain in the fourth over, he managed to take advantage of his chance at the top of the order with usual opener Quinton de Kock still in quarantine.

Marco Jansen

A solid debut where he almost managed to defend the required seven from the final over and took the wicket of the dangerous Maxwell.

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