IPL has become one of the most-followed cricket tournaments in the world because of the hard-hitting action in the competition. Players from across the world participate in this league and showcase their talents. Big names like Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers, Andre Russell and Albie Morkel are more famous in India than their home towns because of their big-hitting display in the league.
However, not every day will be a good one for the players. Sometimes, the batters may struggle to hit a single boundary as well. The players try their best but they could not hit the boundaries. In this listicle now, we will look at the three instances when a batter scored more than 20 runs without hitting a single four or six.
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3. Ravindra Jadeja – 22 runs vs. Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2009
Back in 2009, Ravindra Jadeja was a part of the Rajasthan Royals team. The all-rounder was yet to become a big name in world cricket, but he was popular in the league for his all-round skills. In a match against KKR in 2009, Jadeja failed to find a single boundary despite facing 26 deliveries. He scored 22 runs in that game.
2. Ayush Badoni – 23 runs vs. Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2023
Ayush Badoni has made a name for himself with his top-class finishes for Lucknow Super Giants. He was a top player for them in 2022, but he is yet to make an impact in 2023. The youngster scored 23 runs last night against CSK without hitting a single boundary.
1. MS Dhoni – 28 runs vs. Royal Challengers Bangalore, 2009
CSK captain MS Dhoni owns the record for the most runs scored without a single boundary in an IPL game. It happened in the semifinal of the 2009 season against RCB, where he scored 28 runs off 30 balls while batting at the number three position.
