Evin Lewis IPL: Why West Indies batsman is not part of IPL 2023?
Published on: Feb 20, 2023 10:33 am IST|Updated on: Feb 20, 2023 10:33 am IST
Lewis is a seasoned T20 player who has been a part of various T20 leagues across the world, including the Indian Premier League (IPL). In his career, he has played 45 T20Is for West Indies and scored 1318 runs at a strike rate of 158.03 with two centuries and nine fifties to his name. Lewis is known for his explosive batting at the top of the order and his ability to take the attack to the opposition bowlers from the word go. Lewis is known to provide teams with some quick runs at the top of the order.
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Here’s how Evin Lewis has performed in Indian Premier League over the years
| Year | Mat | No | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s | CT | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 27 | 2 | 654 | 65 | 27.25 | 477 | 137.11 | 0 | 4 | 62 | 36 | 9 | 0 |
| 2022 | 6 | 2 | 73 | 55* | 24.33 | 56 | 130.36 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 | 151 | 58 | 30.20 | 93 | 162.36 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 | 48 | 32 | 16.00 | 52 | 92.30 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 13 | 0 | 382 | 65 | 29.38 | 276 | 138.40 | 0 | 2 | 32 | 24 | 3 | 0 |
Evin Lewis is a left-handed aggressive batsman from West Indies who has played for a couple of IPL franchises. With a career average of 27.25 and strike-rate of 137.11 in IPL, Lewis is considered a valuable asset to any team. He has played 27 matches in IPL so far, scoring 654 runs with a highest score of 65. Lewis is known for his explosive batting style and can change the course of the game in a matter of a few deliveries.
In the 2018 IPL season, Lewis played for Mumbai Indians and was a key player in the team’s success. He played 13 matches, scored 382 runs, with a highest score of 65 at an impressive strike-rate of 138.40. Lewis also scored two fifties and smashed 24 sixes in the tournament. His performance in the 2018 IPL helped Mumbai Indians win the tournament for the fourth time.
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Lewis was bought by the Rajasthan Royals for the 2021 IPL season. Although he played only five matches, he managed to score 151 runs at an excellent strike-rate of 162.36. His highest score in the tournament was 58, which he scored against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Lewis also scored 18 fours and 7 sixes in the tournament.
In 2022 IPL season, Lewis played 6 matches and has scored 73 runs, including a fifty, at a strike-rate of 130.36. His highest score in the tournament is 55*. With his ability to hit big shots, Lewis can be a game-changer in any match. His fans and team members have high hopes from him and are looking forward to his outstanding performances in the remaining matches of the tournament.
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Why West Indies batsman is not part of IPL 2023?
Evin Lewis, a powerful top-order batsman, has revealed that he will not be participating in the auction because he is “taking a bit of a break.” The 30-year-old left-hander played for the Lucknow Super Giants in the previous season and has previously played for the Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians. He was released by the KL Rahul-led team before the mini-auction. Lewis expressed his well-wishes to everyone participating in the auction and said he would return to cricket when he feels ready.
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