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Australia beat South Africa by 3 wickets, to face India in final game

Nov 16, 2023, 6:20 PM2 min read

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A brilliant and important partnership between Starc and Cummins Getty Images

Chasing 213 runs, Australia managed to reach 215/7 in 47.2 overs, in a highly tactical match. 

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Travis Head is leading Australia's chase Getty Images

Travis Head got a half-century for Australia, smacking 62 runs off 48 balls. Meanwhile, Steve Smith (30), David Warner (29) and Josh Inglis (28) also got key knocks for Australia. 

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A perfect yorker from Coetzee Getty Images

For South Africa's bowling department, Tabraiz Shamsi and Gerald Coetzee took two wickets each.

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Killer Miller at the Eden gardens Getty Images

Earlier, David Miller's 101 off 116 balls almost single-handedly took South Africa to a score of 212 after Australia piled on the pressure in the first 20 overs and sent back their top four within the first 12.

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Mitchell Starc is pumped after having Aiden Markram caught at point Image - Associated Press

Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood were relentless with their lines and lengths while the Australian fielders were flying around and stopping almost everything. It led to South Africa scoring just 22 runs in the first 11 overs.

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Heinrich Klaasan | Sportz Point

Miller and Klaasen steadied the proceedings for the Proteas before they started counter-attacking and putting some pressure on the Australians. The stand reached 95 in 113 when Travis Head dismissed Klaasen on 47 off 48.

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Miller scores his second half-century of the ICC CWC 2023 Associated Press

Miller fell soon thereafter on 101 off 116 balls and South Africa were all out for 212 in the final over.

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IPL records - Batters with most 500+ runs seasons: Kohli breaks Warner's records

With his fourth consecutive fifty in the IPL 2025 in the RCB vs CSK match, Virat Kohli has now gone past 500 runs for 8th time in his career. Here are the players to have the IPL records of the most 500+ runs seasons.

May 3, 2025, 3:58 PM3 min read

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been a stage for batting brilliance, with a select group of players consistently amassing over 500 runs in multiple seasons. With this fourth consecutive fifty of the IPL 2025, Virat Kohli now leads the pack, followed by David Warner, KL Rahul, and Shikhar Dhawan.

Here are all the batters having the IPL records of having the most 500+ runs season in IPL. 

4. Shikhar Dhawan: 5 Seasons

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Shikhar Dhawan, the former Indian cricketer with five 500+ run seasons, has been a reliable run-getter for multiple franchises, notably Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Known for his crisp cover drives and steady starts, Dhawan’s 618 runs in 2019 reflect his ability to deliver under pressure.

Dhawan first crossed 500 runs in the 2102 season, playing for Delhi Capitals. That season, he scored 569 runs at a 40.64 batting average. Four seasons later, in 2016, Dhawan scored 501 runs while playing for SRH.

He then crossed the 500-run mark in three consecutive seasons in 2019, 2020 and 2021. All fo those runs came for Delhi Captials. 

Read Also | IPL records: Most consecutive 25+ scores in IPL history

3. KL Rahul: 6 Seasons

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KL Rahul has notched up 500+ runs in six IPL seasons, showcasing elegance and consistency for his teams. Be it at the top of the order or in the middle overs, KL Rahul has always shown versatility to score at his will for his team. 

His 670-run haul in 2020 underlines his prowess as a modern T20 great. From 2018 to 2022, Rahul went past the 500-run mark in five consecutive seasons. The first four seasons were for Punjab Kings while the 2022 season was while playing for LSG. 

Rahul's last 500+ run season was in 2024, while playing for LSG. With already 371 runs this season, it looks like he will go past the 500-mark this season as well.

Read Also | IPL Facts: Most 400 Plus Runs in an IPL Season

2. David Warner: 7 Seasons

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David Warner, with seven 500+ run seasons, is one of the greatest batters in IPL history. The former Australian opener’s aggressive style and knack for big scores have been pivotal for Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals in the past.

Warner’s three Orange Cap titles highlight his consistency, with his 2016 season (848 runs) being a standout.

From 2014 to 2020, he scored 500+ runs in six seasons, with only 2018 being a miss, when he did not play. In the 2023 season, he managed his 7th 500+ runs season with 516 runs for Delhi Capitals.

1. Virat Kohli: 8 Seasons

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Like many other IPL records, Virat Kohli now also holds the record for the most 500+ runs season. He has now scored 500+ runs on 8 occasions, going past David Warner's record. 

Kohli scored more than 500 runs in 2011 (557 runs), 2013 (634 runs), 2015 (505 runs), 2016 (973 runs), 2018 (530 runs), 2023 (639 runs), 2024 (741 runs) and 2025 (505 runs and counting). 

Kohli's record 973 runs in the 2016 season is still the most runs scored in an IPL season. 

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IPL Facts: Most 400 Plus Runs in an IPL Season

Virat Kohli became the first-ever batter to score 400 plus runs in 11 different IPL seasons. Let's take a look at five batters who have scored most 400 plus runs in an IPL season.

May 1, 2025, 11:16 AM3 min read

IPL Facts: Most 400 Plus Runs in an IPL Season

The Indian Premier League (IPL), which began in 2008, is presently in its 18th season. It is considered one of the hardest and most energizing T20 leagues in the world. Consistently scoring runs isn't a simple thing to do in the IPL, indeed for world-class batsmen. With plenty of world batters playing in the IPL, it's not simple to be among the best run scorers. However, a few players have stood the test of time and have reliably performed within the IPL.

On that note, let's take a look at five batters who have scored most 400 plus runs in an IPL season.

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Most 400 Plus Runs in an IPL Season

5. Rohit Sharma | 8 Times

IPL Facts: Most 400 Plus Runs in an IPL Season

Former Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma occupies the fourth spot on this list. Rohit, powered MI to five titles, is among four players with over 6,000 runs in the IPL. Rohit smashed 400 or more runs in seven different seasons - 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, and 2019. He also bolstered the now-defunct Deccan Chargers initially with his power-packed knocks.

4. David Warner | 9 Times

IPL Facts: Most 400 Plus Runs in an IPL Season

Like Dhawan, Australia's David Warner also has a knack for smashing the bowlers in the Powerplay. He is the fourth-highest run-scorer (6,565) in the IPL after Rohit Dhawan and Kohli. Warner also holds the record for slamming 400 plus runs in most IPL seasons among overseas players. The dashing left-handed batter attained this feat in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2023.

3. Shikhar Dhawan | 9 Times

IPL Facts: Most 400 Plus Runs in an IPL Season

Shikhar Dhawan remains one of the most prolific run-scorers in IPL history. He is one of only three players with over 6,700 IPL runs, the other being Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Notably, Dhawan has slammed 400 or more runs in nine different IPL seasons (2011, 2012, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022).

2. Suresh Raina | 9 Times

IPL Facts: Most 400 Plus Runs in an IPL Season

Suresh Raina, who was once the backbone of Chennai Super Kings' batting line-up, scored 400 plus runs in nine different IPL seasons. Raina, also known as Mr. IPL, is still the highest run-scorer of CSK in the IPL.

Overall, the stylish left-hander owns 5,529 IPL runs with 40 fifty-plus scores. He scored 400 plus runs in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017, and 2018.

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1. Virat Kohli | 11 Times

IPL Facts: Most 400 Plus Runs in an IPL Season

Virat Kohli continued his record-breaking run in the IPL 2025 after continuing a good run of form during the clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. The 36-year-old etched his name in the history books as he completed 400 runs in the ongoing tournament in a run that seen him make five-centuries in the season.

This is the third successive season in which Kohli has managed to cross the 400-run mark in a season, while the 11th time in his career, making him the first player to achieve the most 400 plus runs in an IPL season. Infact, no player before Kohli had even reached the milestone 10 times in their career.

Kohli is also the leading run-getter in IPL history and is nearing the 8500-run mark. He is the only player with 7000 and 8000 runs in the league's history. He also holds the record for the most centuries with eight tons.

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IPL Facts: Fastest Century in IPL History

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old prodigy from Rajasthan Royals, scored his maiden IPL century and the fastest IPL century by an Indian in just 35 balls against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025.

Apr 29, 2025, 1:07 PM6 min read

IPL Facts: Fastest Century in IPL History

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old prodigy from Rajasthan Royals, scored his maiden IPL century and the fastest IPL century by an Indian in just 35 balls against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025. He now sits behind only Chris Gayle in the list of fastest century in IPL. Rajasthan Royals debutant batsman Vaibhav also became the youngest batsman to score an IPL century at the age of 14 years and 32 days.

Here's a list of the eight quickest centuries in the competition over the years.

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Fastest Century in IPL

8. Will Jacks | 41 Balls

IPL Facts: Fastest Century in IPL History

Will Jacks, playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore, smashed a rapid century in just 41 balls against Gujarat Titans in 2024. He hammered five fours and 10 sixes during his knock. With RCB needing one run to win with 25 balls remaining, Jacks hammered Rashid Khan for a six to bring up his maiden IPL hundred and seal his team’s nine-wicket win.

Jacks plundered 29 runs off Rashid in that over, the 16th of the innings, hammering the leg-spinner for four sixes and a four in five balls. With the 201-run chase ending in exactly 16 overs, RCB completed the fastest successful 200-plus chase in the history of the league.

7. Abhishek Sharma | 40 Balls

IPL Facts: Fastest Century in IPL History

Abhishek Sharma etched his name in IPL history by scoring the seventh fastest century in IPL in just 40 balls in the 13th over of SRH's chase of 246, while playing against Punjab Kings in IPL 2025. The 24-year-old scored 141 off 55 balls, hitting 14 fours and 10 sixes. 

Abhishek started by hitting four fours off the first five balls he faced. He had a slice of luck on 32; he was caught at deep-backward point but the bowler, Yash Thakur, had overstepped. Abhishek rubbed it in by launching the next ball for a six. He brought up his fifty in 19 balls and comfortably outscored Travis Head in an opening stand of 171 in 12.2 overs. 

6. Priyansh Arya | 39 Balls

IPL Facts: Fastest Century in IPL History

Nineteen-year-old Priyansh Arya of Punjab Kings has made a sensational entry into the IPL record books with a blistering 39-ball century against Chennai Super Kings at Mullanpur. The fearless youngster's 103 off 42 balls now stands as the joint-fifth fastest century in IPL history and the second-fastest by an Indian, surpassing legends like Virat Kohli and Murali Vijay on both overall and Indian lists.

Priyansh began the innings with a first-ball six and didn't let the fall of wickets at the other end disrupt his intent. He later smacked Matheesha Pathirana for three consecutive sixes and a four to bring up a stunning maiden IPL century in just the 13th over of the innings.

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5. Travis Head | 39 Balls

IPL Facts: Fastest Century in IPL History

Travis Head, known for his aggressive batting, scored a 39-ball hundred for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2024 season. His innings, filled with powerful strokes, helped Hyderabad post a massive total.

SRH and Head had already signaled their intent with a 277-run blitz earlier in the season. In Bengaluru, they went one better. Head had set the tone with a powerplay assault that saw SRH race to 76 for 0, bringing up his fifty along the way. By the time he was dismissed in the 13th over for a 41-ball 102, SRH had rocketed to 165. They eventually finished on 287 - the highest total in IPL history.

4. David Miller | 38 Balls

IPL Facts: Fastest Century in IPL History

David Miller’s match-winning century off 38 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2013 is one of the IPL’s most iconic chases. Playing for Kings XI Punjab (now PBKS), Miller walked in when his team was struggling but launched an extraordinary counterattack, with 99 runs coming in the last five overs.  

It began with a flurry of boundaries off Vinay Kumar before he tore into RP Singh for 26 in a single over. With three runs needed and Miller on 95, he launched a length ball straight over the sightscreen to bring up his century in style. Miller hit seven fours and eight sixes to guide his side to victory in Mohali.

3. Yusuf Pathan | 37 Balls

IPL Facts: Fastest Century in IPL History

Yusuf Pathan's 37-ball century for Rajasthan Royals against Mumbai Indians in 2010 remains third fastest century in IPL history. Known for his brutal hitting, Pathan turned the game around single-handedly, smashing bowlers all over the Wankhede Stadium. His knock included eight sixes and nine fours, but despite his efforts, Rajasthan fell short of the target.

Pathan teed off when Rajasthan Royals (RR) needed 143 off 57 balls to chase down MI's 212. He hit 54 off his next 11 deliveries, including three successive sixes off Ali Murtaza and 24 in the following over from R Sathish. The carnage continued as he brought up what was then the fastest century in the IPL with a towering six. He was run out the very next ball, leaving RR with 40 to get from 17 balls - a bridge too far in the end.

2. Vaibhav Suryavanshi | 35 Balls

IPL Facts: Fastest Century in IPL History

Vaibhav Suryavanshi has rewritten IPL history by becoming the youngest-ever centurion at just 14 years and 23 days old, scoring a blistering 101* off 36 balls for Rajasthan Royals against Gujarat Titans. His century came in just 35 balls—the fastest by a player under 18 in IPL history.

Walking out to open with Yashasvi Jaiswal in Rajasthan Royals' (RR) chase of 210, Vaibhav hammered a bowling attack comprising Rashid Khan, Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna to bring up the second-fastest century in the IPL. By the time Prasidh dislodged him with a yorker, he had hit 11 sixes and seven fours and set RR needing 44 off 49 deliveries. 

In a phenomenal display of batting, Suryavanshi took 26 off an Ishant over on the way to a 17-ball half-century, and then hit three sixes and three fours off Karim Janat's first over in the IPL. He reached his century with a six off Rashid, no less.

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1. Chris Gayle | 30 Balls

IPL Facts: Fastest Century in IPL History

Chris Gayle holds the record for the fastest century in IPL history, scoring a 30-ball hundred against Pune Warriors in 2013. Playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore, Gayle’s explosive innings at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium included 13 fours and 17 sixes, making it one of the most destructive T20 innings ever. He ended with 175* runs, the highest individual score in IPL history.

After a watchful first over, Gayle took 21 off Ishwar Pandey and 28 off Mitchell Marsh to bring up a 17-ball fifty. Aaron Finch's 29-run over only added to the charge and Gayle brought up his century in the ninth over. Of his first 103 runs, 98 came in boundaries.

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Fastest to 4000 Runs in IPL (by Balls)

There have been many historical records shattered in the Indian Premier League (IPL) since its inception in 2008. In this article we will be discussing about fastest to 4000 runs in IPL by balls faced.

Apr 28, 2025, 11:25 AM5 min read

Fastest to 4000 Runs in IPL (by Balls)

Mumbai Indians' superstar batter Suryakumar Yadav on Sunday became the second fastest to reach 4000 runs by balls faced in the Indian Premier League (IPL), achieving the feat in Match 45 of IPL 2025 against Lucknow Super Giants at the Wankhede Stadium. He is also the first Indian to do so, leaving behind Suresh Raina's record. 

So, in this article we will be discussing about fastest to 4000 runs in IPL by balls faced.

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 Fastest to 4000 Runs in IPL

5. Suresh Raina | 2881 Balls

Fastest to 4000 Runs in IPL (by Balls)

On number five on the list is Chennai Super Kings' trusted left-handed lieutenant, Suresh Raina, who played for them from the 2008 edition until 2021, during which he also represented Gujarat Lions for two seasons.

Raina, who was one of the mainstays for the Super Kings side, played in a total of 205 matches in the IPL and scored a cumulative 5,528 runs in his career. The left-handed batter, who used to bat one down, achieved the 4,000-run landmark after facing a total of 2,881 deliveries in his IPL career, whereas he faced a total of 4,043 balls in his overall IPL career.

During his entire career, Raina scored 39 half-centuries and a single century, while his strike rate was 136.73 and average 32.51. Incidentally, Raina was also known as "Mr. IPL" for his consistent performances in this high-profile league, which he dominated during his playing days.

4. David Warner | 2809 Balls

Fastest to 4000 Runs in IPL (by Balls)

On number four on this list of fastest to 4000 runs in IPL is former Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper David Warner, who helped his side win the IPL title back in 2016. One of the most consistent players in the IPL, Warner played for two sides, Delhi Capitals and Hyderabad, in the IPL, where he struck a total of 6,565 runs in 184 matches.

However, this season, he is missing out after going unsold in the auction, but his legacy in this league remains untouched. The left-handed Australian batter achieved the 4,000 runs in his IPL journey after facing a total of 2,809 deliveries in this league. In addition, he has four centuries and 62 half-centuries to his name, with an average of 40.52 and a strike rate of 139.77.

3. Suryakumar Yadav | 2714 Balls*

Fastest to 4000 Runs in IPL (by Balls)

Moving past a lot of players, the newest number three on this list is Suryakumar Yadav, who displaced David Warner from the number three spot, jumping over him after achieving 4,000 runs in the ongoing IPL 2025 against Lucknow Super Giants, where he managed a brilliant 54 off just 28 deliveries.

He is now number three on the list with a total of 4,021 runs after facing 2,725 deliveries in total whereas he achieved his 4,000th run in the IPL after a total of 2,714 balls. The 34-year-old required 33 runs in this innings to achieve the landmark, which he did as he smashed Avesh Khan for a boundary in the 13th over, and, while playing his 160th match in this cash-rich league.

SKY, who is a versatile right-handed batter, has batted at a strike rate of 146.75, while his average is 33.78 in his overall career, whereas he has already struck 2 centuries and 27 half-centuries so far. Previously, he's also featured for Kolkata Knight Riders, as he made his debut back in the year 2012.

2. Chris Gayle | 2658 Balls

Fastest to 4000 Runs in IPL (by Balls)

Chris Gayle, who shares this spot with de Villiers, was a menace and one of the most decorated players in this league. Chris Gayle, who went on to achieve the 4,000-run mark after also facing 2,658 balls, went on to score a total of 4,965 runs in his 142-match IPL career, with a strike rate of 148.96, while averaging 39.72. Adding to this, he also has 6 centuries and 31 half-centuries to his name while he played for a total of 4 sides in this league.

Gayle was a proper big hitter of the ball, as his highest score of 175* remains the highest ever in the IPL till date. The left-handed Jamaican batter, who debuted in the year 2009, was a celebrated player for the RCB side, for whom he achieved many records during his playing days as his legacy in the IPL is one that stays true till date.

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1. AB de Villiers | 2658 Balls

Fastest to 4000 Runs in IPL (by Balls)

South Africa's AB de Villiers' name is at the joint-first position of this list of fastest to 4000 runs in IPL. AB made his IPL debut back in the year 2008 during the inaugural season and went on to play for both Delhi Daredevils (now Capitals) and Royal Challengers Bangalore.

In an overall 184 matches, he smacked 5,162 runs while averaging 39.70 and striking at 151.68. De Villiers hit the 4,000-run mark after having faced a total of 2,658 deliveries, which keeps him at joint-first position.

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IPL Facts: Most Fifty Plus Scores in T20s

RCB star batter Virat Kohli has passed Chris Gayle with the second most fifty plus scores in T20s. Let's take a look at the batters who have scored the most fifty plus scores in T20s.

Apr 25, 2025, 11:23 AM3 min read

IPL Facts: Most Fifty Plus Scores in T20s

RCB star batter Virat Kohli has passed Chris Gayle with the second most fifty plus scores in T20s. Kohli achieved this milestone during the IPL 2025 match against Rajasthan Royals at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. He came into the game tallying 110-fifties and struck another beautiful half-century with the bat-off just 32 balls, enabling his side to a grand start. Now at 111 fifty-plus scores, Kohli trails only David Warner, who scores a total of 117.

Let's take a look at the batters who have scored the most fifty plus scores in T20s.

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Most Fifty Plus Scores in T20s

4. Babar Azam | 102

IPL Facts: Most Fifty Plus Scores in T20s

Babar Azam is known as a model of consistency in T20 cricket. The brilliant right-hander has scored over 11,000 runs in his T20 career, including 91 fifties and 11 centuries, and has scored fifty plus runs a total of 102 times.

This remarkable record puts him fourth in the all-time list of most fifty plus scores in T20s, which shows his dominance and reliability in the shortest format for Pakistan in international cricket and other franchises around the world.

3. Chris Gayle | 110

IPL Facts: Most Fifty Plus Scores in T20s

The Universe Boss, Chris Gayle, is one of the prominent names to have scored the most 50+ scores in the shortest format of cricket. Arguably the first global superstar of this format, Gayle's explosive batting has made a splash in many T20 games over the years.

With a record 22 T20 centuries and 88 fifties, his record of scoring 110 fifty plus scores ranks third in T20 cricket history.

2. Virat Kohli | 111

IPL Facts: Most Fifty Plus Scores in T20s

Virat Kohli, the reigning king of the cricket world, is now second in terms of all-time T20 fifty-plus scores after another brilliant half-century in the IPL 2025 match against Rajasthan Royals. With 111 fifty plus scores, Kohli continues to be the epitome of consistency.

From taking Team India to the T20 World Cup for years to being the heartbeat of RCB, Kohli has always performed well. Now that he is in the twilight of his career, the world is eagerly waiting to see what magic is still left in Kohli.

Also Read: IPL Facts: Fewest Innings to Reach 5000 IPL Runs

1. David Warner | 117

IPL Facts: Most Fifty Plus Scores in T20s

David Warner tops the list of fifty plus scores in T20 cricket. He has 117 fifty plus scores in T20 cricket. Warner also scored most half centuries in T20 cricket, smashing 109 fifties. The explosive left-hander from Australia has been the epitome of consistency right from his early T20 days.

Warner is always hungry for runs, whether representing Australia or leading Sunrisers Hyderabad. He’s still going strong across various leagues, and we can expect him to add even more to this record.

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