A look into Brendon McCullum’s illustrious career in T20 leagues

Brendon McCullum has carved a reputation for himself as one of the most brutal hitters of the cricket ball. He employs an aggressive approach and has tormented bowlers from across the globe with his power-hitting prowess. The Otago-born former Kiwi batsman has also plied his trade with authority in T20 domestic leagues around the world.

The Black Cap has played eight Twenty20 leagues and has mostly tasted success in the tournaments. McCullum has played the most games in the Indian Premier League. In 103 games, the batsman has racked up 2753 and is mostly known for his stupendous ton in the opening match of the inaugural season of the event in 2008 against the Royal Challengers Bangalore.

He also has scored over 1000 runs in the Natwest T20 Blast, an English T20 league, at a stupendous strike-rate of 165. Also, with 977 runs under his belt in 27 games, he is on the verge of reaching 1000 runs in the Super Smash T20 tournament in New Zealand. He has also been a grand success for the Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash League in Australia.

McCullum- A member of a triumphant Trinbago Knight Riders

In the Caribbean Premier League, he has been a consistent performer for the Trinbago Knight Riders and played a crucial role in their victorious campaign last year. The swashbuckling batsman has also played in the Champions League T20, a tournament which has been scrapped after the 2014 season. In the Bangladesh Premier League, the batsman has scored runs at an average of 25 in 12 games.

However, he hasn’t quite been successful in the Pakistan Super League. He has represented the Lahore Qalandars from the opening season and has struggled thus far in the event. In nine games, Baz has managed only 123 runs at a dismal average of 13.66. Going forward, we take a detailed insight into his performances.

Table: Brendon McCullum’s performances in T20 leagues

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