Top 5 batsmen from the UAE segment of IPL 2014
During the 2014 general elections in India, the first 20 games of the IPL were played in the UAE, 5 by each team, after which they shifted back to India.
2) Ajinkya Rahane: 182 runs in 5 innings at a strike-rate of 118
Perhaps a surprise entry, Ajinkya Rahane, one of the most underutilised limited-overs batsman, had a brilliant 182 runs in the UAE leg of 2014. He provided his team Rajasthan Royals will solid starts, scoring 2 50s with a high score of 72.
Rahane has had a decent IPL career scoring over 3000 runs at a strike-rate of 122. He has been someone who is effective in strike rotation, especially on low and slow pitches, but has been unsuccessful in upping the strike-rate when required. His position has also been shuffled around a bit between opening and the middle order. He was the captain at the start of the 2019 season but was failing to find a spot in the team by the end.
After having played for the Royals for 7 seasons, he will be turning out for the Delhi Capitals this time around. Delhi capitals have a suitable player in Rahane who can be the calm and sensible mind, in a team full of aggressive batsmen. His skill and technique against the spinners will also go a long way in playing on the pitches of UAE.
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