5 Records Held By Suresh Raina In IPL
Published - 28 Nov 2021, 06:28 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 01:01 AM
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Suresh Raina is counted among the greatest cricketers when it comes to IPL. He is an IPL legend. His records speak for themselves. Raina didn’t get the opportunity to bat up the order for India but got it for CSK in IPL.
Suresh Raina has been one of the most consistent batsmen in IPL. Fondly known as MR. IPL, Suresh Raina has scored more than 400 runs in almost all the seasons he has played for CSK. He is currently the fourth-highest run-getter in IPL, having managed to score 5528 runs in 205 matches at an average of 32.51.
Raina has played an instrumental role in helping CSK reach great heights in IPL. With his consistent run-making, he helped the franchise win 4 titles. Here’s a look at 4 records held by Suresh Raina in the Indian Premier League.
5 Records Held By Suresh Raina In IPL
1. The first batsman to score 5000 runs in IPL:
Nobody was as consistent as Suresh Raina during the early years of the Indian Premier League. The southpaw scored more than 400 runs consistently for the first seven seasons. For those of you who don’t know, Raina was the first batsman to score 5000 runs in the Indian Premier League.
2. Most Catch in IPL
Apart from being a destructive hitter, Suresh Raina is also an exceptional fielder. The CSK cricketer has rarely dropped catches while playing for CSK. He, in fact, holds the record for picking the most number of catches in the Indian Premier League. In 205 matches, he has managed to pick 109 catches. Kieron Pollard is second on the list with 96 catches to his name.
3. Most Fifties for CSK:
Suresh Raina has been a prolific run-scorer for Chennai Super Kings. He has not only scored the most runs for CSK but also has the most number of the fifties for the franchise. In his IPL career, Raina has managed to hit 33 half-centuries for Chennai Super Kings.
4. Most Fours for CSK
You name a record in IPL and Raina would be at the top for Chennai Super Kings on most occasions. Such has been his performance over the years in the cash-rich league. Suresh Raina has hit 425 fours for Chennai Super Kings in IPL, which is the most by any player for the franchise.
5. Second most number of sixes for CSK:
MS Dhoni has hit the most number of sixes for Chennai Super Kings. At number two, though, is Raina. The southpaw has hit the second most number of sixes for Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League. Raina currently has 180 sixes for CSK.
