IPL 2020: Leading run scorer for every franchise in the tournament's history
Over the years, there have been a few batsmen who have emerged as the lynchpins of their respective batting line ups and etched their names in the hearts of fans with their stupendous exploits with the willow.
5. Gautam Gambhir- Kolkata Knight Riders(KKR)
Gautam Gambhir was a vital cog of the Kolkata Knight Riders batting line up from 2011 to 2017. Not only did he lead them to two IPL titles, he was also their talisman with the willow in hand. Gambhir played 108 innings for the Kolkata franchise and scored 3035 runs at an average of 31.61.
The veteran batsman also scored 27 fifties for the franchise. There were several occasions when Gambhir’s mastery with the willow enabled the Knight Riders to tame the opposition. Gambhir’s best performance for Kolkata was the 93 that he scored against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2012 edition. Gambhir’s 51 ball stay in the middle comprised of 9 fours and 5 sixes and his knock at the top of the order helped Kolkata to beat the Bangalore side by 47 runs.
Gambhir’s last match for the Kolkata side was in the 2017 edition. After that, the left-hander moved to the Delhi outfit in the 2018 edition. He could not set the stage on fire and averaged just 17.00 for the Delhi franchise in the 11th edition of the IPL.
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