Well, each season of the Indian Premier League is special. Each season ends on a high note and each season has a lot of trivia which as cricket fans, we’d like to know of and carry down our memory lanes. Although it is difficult to recall each piece of news which was special in its own way, we’ve tried to curate a list of IPL news snippets which will only just add to your amaze. Yes, IPL 2016 is nearing the end and we do have a lot of remembrance to take back. So read on!
Virat Kohli: The Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper becomes the only batsmen to score four centuries not only in one IPL season but in any T20 tournament. He also became the first batsman to complete 4000 runs in the IPL.
Shikhar Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan needs more 17 runs to become 10th Batsmen to complete 3,000 runs in IPL history.
AB De Villiers: AB De Villiers has shown a keen interest to take up Indian citizenship. He is contemplating talking to Narendra Modi too!
KKR: Team KKR have conceded a total of six tons in the Indian Premier League. It is the most by any team so far!
IPL Fan Park: The IPL fan park initiative in Muzaffarpur, Vijayawada & Kolhapur, has seen over 55000 fans witness and enjoy the magic of IPL.
Murali Vijay: The KXIP's Murali Vijay is the first captain albeit the 11th player to open the batting and bowling in same game of the Indian Premier League yet.
Hulk Mode On: The fierce duo have created a record yet again. Virat Kolhi & AB De Villiers hold the record for the highest partnership in the history of IPL as on date.
Mitchell McClenaghan: Mitchell McClenaghan from Mumbai Indians, holds the record for bowling 98 dot balls in IPL. It is the most by any player yet.
Brendon McCullum: For team Kolkata Knight Riders, Brendon McCullum is the only one to score a century.
Suresh Raina: Suresh Raina is the one man who takes the credits for taking the most number of catches in any IPL season so far.
3000 Runs: After Gayle & Warner, AB de Villiers becomes the third overseas player to surpass 3000 runs in IPL cricket history in all the seasons put together.
Adam Zampa: The second bowler in IPL history to take 6 wickets is Adam Zampa.
Well, of course, there are a lot many firsts. These were just a few which are catching the attention of cricket lovers. Till the time we get you some more fodder, stay tuned in for match updates and fixtures.
