Shikhar Dhawan equals Virat Kohli in elite list after impressive fifty against LSG
Published - 30 Mar 2024, 10:54 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 01:09 AM
Shikhar Dhawan has led the Punjab Kings from the very front in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2024 so far. While he has lost his place in the Indian team and has not played international cricket for over a year, the southpaw has shown that he still has a lot to offer as a batsman.
In the first game, he scored a quick 22 runs against Delhi Capitals and helped his side win the game. In the second game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Shikhar Dhawan top-scored for his team although he could not lead it to a win. He scored 45 runs as PBKS lost the game by four wickets.
With PBKS looking to bounce back and get back to winning ways in the ongoing game against Lucknow Super Giants, their talismanic captain has led them from the front once again. PBKS needed a good start after Lucknow Super Giants posted a big total of 199 for 8 and their captain did not disappoint.
Shikhar Dhawan equals Virat Kohli:
Shikhar Dhawan scored a brilliant half-century and shared a century-plus stand with his opening partner Jonny Bairstow for the first wicket. He and the England star added 102 runs in just 70 balls before the latter was dismissed by Mayank Yadav.
The half-century has also helped Shikhar Dhawan go level with Virat Kohli in an elite list. The veteran opener is now joint-second in the list of players with the most 50-plus scores. He and Kohli have scored 23 half-centuries while chasing in the IPL.
The list is led by David Warner who is plying his trade for Delhi Capitals in the ongoing IPL 2024. KL Rahul is at the fourth position with 21 half-centuries followed by Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma.
Most 50+ Scores in IPL Chases
- 35 – David Warner
- 23 – Shikhar Dhawan
- 23 – Virat Kohli
- 21 – KL Rahul
- 20 – Gautam Gambhir
- 18 – Rohit Sharma
At the time of writing this report, Dhawan was unbeaten on 67 off 45 balls. He will be looking to make the most of knock and guide PBKS to their second win of the season.
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