IPL Top 5 Catches, Knocks Of Matches and Batting Records
We’ve created a
list that captures the most incredible player feats, and the most memorable
knocks of matches since the IPL’s 2008 inception and there are some great
sporting moments for you to relive. We’ve also include the top 5 IPL batting
records, but as the season progresses, there may be players who knock these out
the park and set new ones.
Top 5 Catches in The History of IPL
5. Ricky Ponting- (Mumbai Indians) vs.
Delhi Daredevils
In April 2013 40
year old Ricky Ponting proved he was as agile as ever, plucking a one handed
catch out the sky after seemingly coming from nowhere. The former Australian
skipper pulled off one of the best efforts on the IPL field at the Wankhede
Stadium in Mumbai, with his catch going down in history.
4. AB de Villiers- Delhi Daredevils vs.
Royal Challengers
In 2010 AB de
Villiers pulled off a spectacular catch at the boundary ropes during the final
stages of a game. de Villiers stunned fans with a one handed catch just inside
the rope, and although the Daredevils were winning comfortably, his incredible
catch once again highlighted his great fielding skills.
3. Faf du Plessis- Chennai Super Kings
vs. Mumbai Indians
In April 2015 Faf
du Plessis pulled off a catch that could only be described as a miracle. He
nabbed an impossible-seeming catch after
the ball was hit sky high,
leaping backwards to grab the ball mid bounce and falling down, all while still
clutching the ball.
2. Tim Southee/Karun Nair -Rajasthan Royals vs. Kings XI Punjab
Tim Southee went down in the record books in 2015
for his incredible relay catch with Karun Nair. The pairing has been described
as one of ‘the best fielding efforts
ever’ and when Southee managed to flick the ball back from just inside the
ropes, Nair expertly grabbed it before it hit the ground, leaving the crowd
awestruck.
1. Chris Lynn Kolkata -Knight Riders vs. Royal Challengers Bangalore
When Bangalore
needed a six to win off 3 balls, Chris Lynn stepped in and made a catch that’s
deservedly at the number on position on the list. He slipped, then managed to
leap back up, catch the ball, and as he again tumbled, he arched his back to
avoid going over the rope. His team not only won the game, he also deservedly
claimed the award for Man of the Match.
Top 5 Batting Records
5. Chris
Gayle
Most sixes (243
sixes in 88 innings)
4. Yusuf
Pathan
Fastest 50
3. Gautam Gambhir
Most 50’s in IPL
history (31)
2. Chris Gayle
Fastest Century
in IPL
1. Virat Kohli
4110 runs in 131
matches
Top 5 Memorable Knocks Of Matches
5. Quinton de Kock - 108 vs. RCB
When it comes to memorable batting performances the
Daredevil’s Quinton de Kock has earned his spot on this list. In only his 3rd
game he gave IPL 9 its maiden century, with 108 not out. Cricket betting sites went into overdrive
after his innings, and bets are still being taken as to whether he can repeat
his incredible strike rate.
4. Gautam Gambhir 90 vs. SRH
Gautam Gambhir quickly but cautiously made his 28th
IPL 50 off 41 balls in this match, and thereafter he upped his game, earning
his spot on the list for hitting six 4’s and a 6 off his final 19 balls,
scoring 40 runs an over at a strike rate of 200.
3. AB de Villiers 72 vs. Gujarat Lions, Qualifier 1
de Villiers’ unbeaten 129 runs is the
current highest score in the IPL, but his 79 runs against Gujarat in the first
Qualifier is what really stands out, as this batsman became a one man rescue act.
He saved the game and racked up a match winning 91 runs for the 6th
wicket, putting his team in the lead.
2. Virat Kohli 113 vs. KXIP
With 4 centuries and 973 runs, Kohli has made his
name in the IPL. But the performance that stands out is his 113 runs against
the KXIP in a match played almost entirely in the rain!
1. David Warner 93 vs. Gujarat Lions,
Qualifier 2
Warner has racked
up 848 runs in 17 games and has 9 half centuries to his name. However his number one spot on the list is due to his unbeaten 93 runs in the second
Qualifier against Gujarat Lions. He became the 4th batsman ever to
aggregate 700+ runs in one season and secured SRH a spot in their 1st
ever IPL final.
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