Scoring quick runs is the key to success in the Indian Premier League matches. Many batters have achieved mastery in this skill. They have done a great job for their respective IPL franchises. They have also stolen the show on multiple occasions with their big-hitting. Such batters don’t need a lot of time to settle in the middle.
Powerplay overs offer the best opportunity for the batters to score quick runs as there are only two fielders allowed outside the 30-yard circle. So, there are a lot of areas on the cricket ground, where the batter can just chip the ball over the in-field and score boundaries.
Taking advantage of the powerplay or batting in the slog overs, two batters have even managed to complete a half-century in less than 15 deliveries in an IPL match. In this listicle today, we will look at such two players.
1. KL Rahul scored an IPL half-century in 14 balls
Lucknow Super Giants captain KL Rahul was once a part of the Punjab Kings team. The Mohali-based franchise signed him at the 2018 Mega Auction. Rahul announced his arrival in style by smacking a 14-ball half-century on debut against the Delhi Daredevils.
The right-handed batter showed no relent to the Delhi bowlers in that game. His magnificent batting performance helped Punjab record an easy win.
2. Pat Cummins
The only other batter to have smashed a half-century in 14 balls is Kolkata Knight Riders’ all-rounder Pat Cummins. The right-handed batter accomplished the feat while playing for KKR against the Mumbai Indians last season.
Out of nowhere, Cummins helped KKR record an easy win in that game as he mercilessly destroyed the Mumbai Indians bowling lineup. Not many fans expected such a knock from Cummins, but he was in a different mood that night as he whacked a half-century off 14 deliveries.
