IPL: 12 New introductions in twelve years of the league
IPL has come a long way over all these years.
11) A look back in search of records
Over the years, the game has transformed a lot and the introduction of T20 format has definitely brought record in limelight. A player gets marginal overs to prove his mettle and they have to give their 100 per cent within the stipulated time. This one reason is sufficient to bring out the best in players. Also, in the past 11 years, there have been whose impactful innings are still memories for many fans.
There are jaw-dropping records made all this while if enlisted. Remember when Chris Gayle‘s willow became Thor’s hammer? He helped RCB score the highest team total of 263/5 against Pune Warriors in 2013. For now, Virat Kohli is the highest run-getter in IPL as he recorded a belligerent 5218 runs in 162 innings.
Chris Gayle is the only player to complete more than 300 sixes in the league with De Villiers behind him at 199 sixes. And of late, the bowlers are hitting right cords in the IPL as it changed the scenario of being a batsman paradise to stage set for bowlers to plunge daggers.
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