Every cricket player has a special day in his/her career when he/she has done something significant on that day. But very few players have managed a feat of shining on the same day number of times. One of the very few players is Sachin Tendulkar. The little master has scored four of his Test centuries on 4th of January.

Brendon McCullum too has some wonderful memories with the bat of 18th April while playing in IPL. The wicketkeeper-batsman has played five matches on this day and has failed only once and has made significant contributions for whichever side he has played over the years. This is the mother of a coincidence though and McCullum would love to have much more such days.

Here we look at his performances on his favourite day: 18th April

158* of 73 for KKR against RCB in 2008

<img loading="lazy" class="size-large wp-image-4916" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/mccullum-600x379.jpg" alt="Brendon McCullum 158" width="600" height="379" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-4916" class="wp-caption-text">Brendon McCullum KKR (Photo Source: Google)</figcaption>

The day when IPL was born and McCullum, only 25 years old, playing for KKR, announced himself at the big stage. He lit up the first ever match of the tournament with his unbelievable innings. This knock was studded with 10 fours and 13 colossal maximums. He managed to play 73 deliveries in a T20 and scored 158 which was then the highest score ever in T20 cricket. Royal Challengers, the opposition led by Rahul Dravid was left with nothing but to appreciate the master class.

Kolkata Knight Riders scored a whopping 222 undoubtedly on the back of one of the best T20 innings even today. This scintillating inning demoralised the Bangalore batsman completely as they succumbed to the pressure of scoreboard and lost by a huge margin of 140 runs. McCullum rates this knock as the best he has played ever and confessed recently that it took almost two years for him to get over it. This special innings set a benchmark in IPL and it has never looked back.

47 of 33 for Kochi Tuskers against CSK in 2011

<img loading="lazy" class="size-large wp-image-135680" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Brendon-McCullum-2-600x375.jpg" alt="Brendon McCullum" width="600" height="375" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-135680" class="wp-caption-text">McCulum in action for Kohi Tuskers Kerala. (Photo by SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption>

Three years later, this time for Kochi Tuskers Kerala, McCullum played a crucial knock for his side opening the innings against the tournament favourites Chennai Super Kings. Kochi won the toss and invited CSK to bat first. CSK managed to score 131 in 17 overs as rain interrupted halfway through their innings.

McCullum then made a severe dent early in the innings and made light work of the competitive total set by the opposition. Statements aren’t made more emphatically as he charged Albie Morkel down the ground like a spinner and deposited him into the sight screen. He continued his hitting with utter disdain and even Doug Bollinger, one of the best in the business then, wasn’t spared.

McCullum eventually got out on 47 off just 33 deliveries in which he hit 4 fours and 3 towering sixes and his side won easily by 7 wickets. Deservingly he was awarded Man of the Match for his superb knock which helped his side beat one of the top sides.

15 of 18 for KKR against KXIP in 2012

<img loading="lazy" class="size-large wp-image-135683" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Brendon-McCullum-3-600x375.jpg" alt="Brendon McCullum" width="600" height="375" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-135683" class="wp-caption-text">(Photo by Carl Fourie/Gallo Images/Getty Images)</figcaption>

In 2012, McCullum was back with the Kolkata franchise but not with the form. In Mohali Kings XI Punjab won the toss and chose to bat first. But the hosts could muster only 126 in their quota of 20 overs. Many expected McCullum to blaze away and win it for his side.

But this time around it was an anti-climax. He struggled throughout his innings during the chase as his partner Gambhir scored at pace. The opening pair added over 50 runs within the power play but the New Zealand batsman was struggling on his favourite day. Eventually, he got out more of frustration other than anything off Chawla. McCullum could only master 15 off 18 balls and could not make any impact on the game but still, his side won easily as they were chasing a low total. 

67 of 45 for CSK against KXIP in 2014

<img loading="lazy" class="size-large wp-image-12677" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Brendon-McCullum-in-CSK-IPL-590x400.jpg" alt="Rajkot" width="590" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-12677" class="wp-caption-text">Brendon McCullum. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption>

The first leg of the seventh edition of the Indian Premier League was being played in Dubai. The third match of the season was between ever favourites CSK and the rejuvenated Kings XI Punjab. Chennai skipper MS Dhoni won the toss and chose to bat first and then what followed was carnage.

Brendon McCullum opening alongside the Caribbean player Dwayne Smith went ballistic attacking the Punjab bowlers. Chennai was buoyed by the way how seamlessly their openers settled in. Brendon ran riot and did not discriminate, treating lesser known Parvinder Awana and the reputed Mitchell Johnson with same aggression.

The Kiwi batsman completed his half-century off just 30 deliveries and was dismissed in 13th over of the innings in quest of getting quick runs. He scored 67 off just 45 balls which included 5 sixes and four boundaries. Chennai scored 205, largely thanks to their opening stand. Punjab, in reply, chased down the target with the help of brilliant innings from Maxwell and Miller but not before McCullum gave them a run for their money.

72 of 44 for GL against RCB in 2017

<img loading="lazy" class="size-large wp-image-135032" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Brendon-McCullum-1-600x375.jpg" alt="Brendon McCullum" width="600" height="375" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-135032" class="wp-caption-text">Brendon McCullum. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption>

This year playing for Gujarat Lions McCullum has been in decent nick playing aggressively at the start of the innings but failed to convert those starts. Gujarat won the toss and chose to field first but unfortunately, they had to deal with Gayle storm. RCB posted a huge of 213 on the back of half-centuries from Gayle and Kohli. Most of the fans wrote off Gujarat as their batting line up had struggled this season so far.

But Brendon had different ideas. He knew this was his favourite day and he could do something special again what he did 9 years ago. He started aggressively and soon found his hitting range against Pawan Negi in second over. He had to play cautiously in between as wickets continued to fall. But as required rate kept rising he had to go for his shots and it paid off. Soon the right-hander completed his half century and was threatening to take the game away from Bangalore.

Unfortunately, under the pressure of getting runs, he lost his wicket not before scoring 72 off 44 deliveries. His innings had no less impact than Gayle’s as he hit 7 humongous hits over the fence and two fours. Gujarat fell short of the target by 21 runs but McCullum won many hearts with his fighting knock and continued his romance with April 18 which started way back in 2008.

Every cricket player has a special day in his/her career when he/she has done something significant on that day. But very few players have managed a feat of shining on the same day number of times. One of the very few players is Sachin Tendulkar. The little master has scored four of his Test centuries on 4th of January.
Brendon McCullum too has some wonderful memories with the bat of 18th April while playing in IPL. The wicketkeeper-batsman has played five matches on this day and has failed only once and has made significant contributions for whichever side he has played over the years. This is the mother of a coincidence though and McCullum would love to have much more such days.
Here we look at his performances on his favourite day: 18th April
158* of 73 for KKR against RCB in 2008
<figure id="attachment_4916" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-4916" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-large wp-image-4916" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/mccullum-600x379.jpg" alt="Brendon McCullum 158" width="600" height="379" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-4916" class="wp-caption-text">Brendon McCullum KKR (Photo Source: Google)</figcaption></figure>
The day when IPL was born and McCullum, only 25 years old, playing for KKR, announced himself at the big stage. He lit up the first ever match of the tournament with his unbelievable innings. This knock was studded with 10 fours and 13 colossal maximums. He managed to play 73 deliveries in a T20 and scored 158 which was then the highest score ever in T20 cricket. Royal Challengers, the opposition led by Rahul Dravid was left with nothing but to appreciate the master class.
Kolkata Knight Riders scored a whopping 222 undoubtedly on the back of one of the best T20 innings even today. This scintillating inning demoralised the Bangalore batsman completely as they succumbed to the pressure of scoreboard and lost by a huge margin of 140 runs. McCullum rates this knock as the best he has played ever and confessed recently that it took almost two years for him to get over it. This special innings set a benchmark in IPL and it has never looked back.
47 of 33 for Kochi Tuskers against CSK in 2011
<figure id="attachment_135680" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-135680" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-large wp-image-135680" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Brendon-McCullum-2-600x375.jpg" alt="Brendon McCullum" width="600" height="375" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-135680" class="wp-caption-text">McCulum in action for Kohi Tuskers Kerala. (Photo by SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Three years later, this time for Kochi Tuskers Kerala, McCullum played a crucial knock for his side opening the innings against the tournament favourites Chennai Super Kings. Kochi won the toss and invited CSK to bat first. CSK managed to score 131 in 17 overs as rain interrupted halfway through their innings.
McCullum then made a severe dent early in the innings and made light work of the competitive total set by the opposition. Statements aren’t made more emphatically as he charged Albie Morkel down the ground like a spinner and deposited him into the sight screen. He continued his hitting with utter disdain and even Doug Bollinger, one of the best in the business then, wasn’t spared.
McCullum eventually got out on 47 off just 33 deliveries in which he hit 4 fours and 3 towering sixes and his side won easily by 7 wickets. Deservingly he was awarded Man of the Match for his superb knock which helped his side beat one of the top sides.
15 of 18 for KKR against KXIP in 2012
<figure id="attachment_135683" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-135683" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-large wp-image-135683" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Brendon-McCullum-3-600x375.jpg" alt="Brendon McCullum" width="600" height="375" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-135683" class="wp-caption-text">(Photo by Carl Fourie/Gallo Images/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
In 2012, McCullum was back with the Kolkata franchise but not with the form. In Mohali Kings XI Punjab won the toss and chose to bat first. But the hosts could muster only 126 in their quota of 20 overs. Many expected McCullum to blaze away and win it for his side.
But this time around it was an anti-climax. He struggled throughout his innings during the chase as his partner Gambhir scored at pace. The opening pair added over 50 runs within the power play but the New Zealand batsman was struggling on his favourite day. Eventually, he got out more of frustration other than anything off Chawla. McCullum could only master 15 off 18 balls and could not make any impact on the game but still, his side won easily as they were chasing a low total.&nbsp;
67 of 45 for CSK against KXIP in 2014
<figure id="attachment_12677" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-12677" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-large wp-image-12677" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Brendon-McCullum-in-CSK-IPL-590x400.jpg" alt="Rajkot" width="590" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-12677" class="wp-caption-text">Brendon McCullum. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
The first leg of the seventh edition of the Indian Premier League was being played in Dubai. The third match of the season was between ever favourites CSK and the rejuvenated Kings XI Punjab. Chennai skipper MS Dhoni won the toss and chose to bat first and then what followed was carnage.
Brendon McCullum opening alongside the Caribbean player Dwayne Smith went ballistic attacking the Punjab bowlers. Chennai was buoyed by the way how seamlessly their openers settled in. Brendon ran riot and did not discriminate, treating lesser known Parvinder Awana and the reputed Mitchell Johnson with same aggression.
The Kiwi batsman completed his half-century off just 30 deliveries and was dismissed in 13th over of the innings in quest of getting quick runs. He scored 67 off just 45 balls which included 5 sixes and four boundaries. Chennai scored 205, largely thanks to their opening stand. Punjab, in reply, chased down the target with the help of brilliant innings from Maxwell and Miller but not before McCullum gave them a run for their money.
72 of 44 for GL against RCB in 2017
<figure id="attachment_135032" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-135032" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-large wp-image-135032" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Brendon-McCullum-1-600x375.jpg" alt="Brendon McCullum" width="600" height="375" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-135032" class="wp-caption-text">Brendon McCullum. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
This year playing for Gujarat Lions McCullum has been in decent nick playing aggressively at the start of the innings but failed to convert those starts. Gujarat won the toss and chose to field first but unfortunately, they had to deal with Gayle storm. RCB posted a huge of 213 on the back of half-centuries from Gayle and Kohli. Most of the fans wrote off Gujarat as their batting line up had struggled this season so far.
But Brendon had different ideas. He knew this was his favourite day and he could do something special again what he did 9 years ago. He started aggressively and soon found his hitting range against Pawan Negi in second over. He had to play cautiously in between as wickets continued to fall. But as required rate kept rising he had to go for his shots and it paid off. Soon the right-hander completed his half century and was threatening to take the game away from Bangalore.
Unfortunately, under the pressure of getting runs, he lost his wicket not before scoring 72 off 44 deliveries. His innings had no less impact than Gayle’s as he hit 7 humongous hits over the fence and two fours. Gujarat fell short of the target by 21 runs but McCullum won many hearts with his fighting knock and continued his romance with April 18 which started way back in 2008.

Every cricket player has a special day in his/her career when he/she has done something significant on that day. But very few players have managed a feat of shining on the same day number of times. One of the very few players is Sachin Tendulkar. The little master has scored four of his Test centuries on 4th of January.
Brendon McCullum too has some wonderful memories with the bat of 18th April while playing in IPL. The wicketkeeper-batsman has played five matches on this day and has failed only once and has made significant contributions for whichever side he has played over the years. This is the mother of a coincidence though and McCullum would love to have much more such days.
Here we look at his performances on his favourite day: 18th April
158* of 73 for KKR against RCB in 2008
<figure id="attachment_4916" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-4916" style="width: 600px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-large wp-image-4916" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/mccullum-600x379.jpg" alt="Brendon McCullum 158" width="600" height="379" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-4916" class="wp-caption-text">Brendon McCullum KKR (Photo Source: Google)</figcaption></figure>
The day when IPL was born and McCullum, only 25 years old, playing for KKR, announced himself at the big stage. He lit up the first ever match of the tournament with his unbelievable innings. This knock was studded with 10 fours and 13 colossal maximums. He managed to play 73 deliveries in a T20 and scored 158 which was then the highest score ever in T20 cricket. Royal Challengers, the opposition led by Rahul Dravid was left with nothing but to appreciate the master class.
Kolkata Knight Riders scored a whopping 222 undoubtedly on the back of one of the best T20 innings even today. This scintillating inning demoralised the Bangalore batsman completely as they succumbed to the pressure of scoreboard and lost by a huge margin of 140 runs. McCullum rates this knock as the best he has played ever and confessed recently that it took almost two years for him to get over it. This special innings set a benchmark in IPL and it has never looked back.
47 of 33 for Kochi Tuskers against CSK in 2011
<figure id="attachment_135680" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-135680" style="width: 600px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-large wp-image-135680" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Brendon-McCullum-2-600x375.jpg" alt="Brendon McCullum" width="600" height="375" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-135680" class="wp-caption-text">McCulum in action for Kohi Tuskers Kerala. (Photo by SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Three years later, this time for Kochi Tuskers Kerala, McCullum played a crucial knock for his side opening the innings against the tournament favourites Chennai Super Kings. Kochi won the toss and invited CSK to bat first. CSK managed to score 131 in 17 overs as rain interrupted halfway through their innings.
McCullum then made a severe dent early in the innings and made light work of the competitive total set by the opposition. Statements aren’t made more emphatically as he charged Albie Morkel down the ground like a spinner and deposited him into the sight screen. He continued his hitting with utter disdain and even Doug Bollinger, one of the best in the business then, wasn’t spared.
McCullum eventually got out on 47 off just 33 deliveries in which he hit 4 fours and 3 towering sixes and his side won easily by 7 wickets. Deservingly he was awarded Man of the Match for his superb knock which helped his side beat one of the top sides.
15 of 18 for KKR against KXIP in 2012
<figure id="attachment_135683" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-135683" style="width: 600px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-large wp-image-135683" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Brendon-McCullum-3-600x375.jpg" alt="Brendon McCullum" width="600" height="375" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-135683" class="wp-caption-text">(Photo by Carl Fourie/Gallo Images/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
In 2012, McCullum was back with the Kolkata franchise but not with the form. In Mohali Kings XI Punjab won the toss and chose to bat first. But the hosts could muster only 126 in their quota of 20 overs. Many expected McCullum to blaze away and win it for his side.
But this time around it was an anti-climax. He struggled throughout his innings during the chase as his partner Gambhir scored at pace. The opening pair added over 50 runs within the power play but the New Zealand batsman was struggling on his favourite day. Eventually, he got out more of frustration other than anything off Chawla. McCullum could only master 15 off 18 balls and could not make any impact on the game but still, his side won easily as they were chasing a low total. 
67 of 45 for CSK against KXIP in 2014
<figure id="attachment_12677" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-12677" style="width: 590px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-large wp-image-12677" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Brendon-McCullum-in-CSK-IPL-590x400.jpg" alt="Rajkot" width="590" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-12677" class="wp-caption-text">Brendon McCullum. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
The first leg of the seventh edition of the Indian Premier League was being played in Dubai. The third match of the season was between ever favourites CSK and the rejuvenated Kings XI Punjab. Chennai skipper MS Dhoni won the toss and chose to bat first and then what followed was carnage.
Brendon McCullum opening alongside the Caribbean player Dwayne Smith went ballistic attacking the Punjab bowlers. Chennai was buoyed by the way how seamlessly their openers settled in. Brendon ran riot and did not discriminate, treating lesser known Parvinder Awana and the reputed Mitchell Johnson with same aggression.
The Kiwi batsman completed his half-century off just 30 deliveries and was dismissed in 13th over of the innings in quest of getting quick runs. He scored 67 off just 45 balls which included 5 sixes and four boundaries. Chennai scored 205, largely thanks to their opening stand. Punjab, in reply, chased down the target with the help of brilliant innings from Maxwell and Miller but not before McCullum gave them a run for their money.
72 of 44 for GL against RCB in 2017
<figure id="attachment_135032" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-135032" style="width: 600px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-large wp-image-135032" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Brendon-McCullum-1-600x375.jpg" alt="Brendon McCullum" width="600" height="375" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-135032" class="wp-caption-text">Brendon McCullum. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
This year playing for Gujarat Lions McCullum has been in decent nick playing aggressively at the start of the innings but failed to convert those starts. Gujarat won the toss and chose to field first but unfortunately, they had to deal with Gayle storm. RCB posted a huge of 213 on the back of half-centuries from Gayle and Kohli. Most of the fans wrote off Gujarat as their batting line up had struggled this season so far.
But Brendon had different ideas. He knew this was his favourite day and he could do something special again what he did 9 years ago. He started aggressively and soon found his hitting range against Pawan Negi in second over. He had to play cautiously in between as wickets continued to fall. But as required rate kept rising he had to go for his shots and it paid off. Soon the right-hander completed his half century and was threatening to take the game away from Bangalore.
Unfortunately, under the pressure of getting runs, he lost his wicket not before scoring 72 off 44 deliveries. His innings had no less impact than Gayle’s as he hit 7 humongous hits over the fence and two fours. Gujarat fell short of the target by 21 runs but McCullum won many hearts with his fighting knock and continued his romance with April 18 which started way back in 2008.

McCullum has played some sensational innings on 18th April but nothing better than the 158 in the inaugural match IPL way back in 2008.

Brendon McCullum’s love affair with April 18th and IPL

Brendon McCullum too has some wonderful memories with the bat of 18th April while playing in IPL. The wicketkeeper-batsman has played five matches on this