The Indian Premier League (IPL) has lengthy been essentially the most aggressive T20 league in cricket and continues to strengthen its declare. The March–Could window of every yr is reserved for the league, throughout which each cricket board on this planet sends their finest gamers to be a part of it. Many gamers change into higher variations of themselves in simply over two months by enjoying towards and alongside one of the best cricketers globally.
The IPL is increasing when it comes to the variety of groups and its international viewers. With each passing yr, the competitiveness and depth of the sport proceed to extend. Naturally, many previous data are damaged with ease throughout batting, bowling, and workforce performances. Nevertheless, some data are so distinctive that they is likely to be tough—if not unimaginable—to interrupt.
Listed below are 5 data that is likely to be unimaginable to interrupt in IPL historical past:
5. The Highest particular person rating on IPL debut
On 18 April 2008, cricket modified endlessly when Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) took on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, marking the start of the Indian Premier League. It was the introduction of fast-paced cricket to many followers, and one explicit knock modified the way forward for the sport.
Brendon McCullum scored 158 runs in simply 73 balls, together with 10 fours and 13 sixes. Again in 2008, such aggressive scoring was uncommon even in ODIs. It stays the very best rating by a batter on IPL debut. Just one batter has ever scored extra in any IPL innings—Chris Gayle, who made 175* (66) towards Pune Warriors India in IPL 2013.