Mr IPL: Suresh Raina, Ab de Villiers, or Chris Gayle. Who is the real Mr IPL? Know here
Published on: Jan 29, 2023 11:53 am IST|Updated on: Feb 13, 2023 2:07 pm IST
Mr IPL: Suresh Raina is one of the most successful players in the Indian Premier League (IPL), earning him the nickname “Mr IPL” The left-handed batsman and occasional off-spinner has played in the league for Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Lions, but is best known for his time with Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
Raina made his IPL debut with the Chennai Super Kings in 2008. He quickly established himself as a key player for the team, known for his aggressive and powerful batting style. Over the years, Raina has collected a plethora of records and awards in the IPL. He is the first player to score 5000 runs in the IPL and has also won the IPL Most Valuable Player Award twice. Take a look at Raina’s IPL numbers,
Matches | 205 |
Runs | 5528 |
Strike Rate | 136.76 |
Average | 32.52 |
100 | 1 |
50 | 39 |
6s | 203 |
Mr. IPL: Other players who may fall under this category
When it comes to the Indian Premier League, certain players immediately come to mind. Chris Gayle is one of them who is known for his explosive and innovative batting style. Another notable player is AB De Villiers, who is known for his talent and ingenuity as a cricketer. Despite their successes, both Gayle and De Villiers have never won the Indian Premier League.
Lasith Malinga is also a strong contender for the title, as he held the record for most wickets in the tournament until he was overtaken by Dwayne Bravo. He was also a key member of the Mumbai Indians team in their multiple championship wins. However, this title is often considered a batsmen’s league, which is why more attention is given to these players.
Another player who is in the running for the title of is David Warner, former captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad and current opener for Delhi Capitals. He holds the record for most Orange Caps won in IPL history and led his team to victory in 2016. However, compared to Suresh Raina, he has lost out. Raina is known for his consistency and success at the Indian Premier League, earning him the nickname “Mr IPL” He holds the records for most runs, centuries and half-centuries in the tournament and was twice named IPL Most Valuable Player.