Top 5 match turning knocks in the IPL

Top 5 match turning knocks in the IPL: Batsmenship is not about the big innings that one plays but there are match-turning knocks which change the course of the game in no time. It is not always that teams need centuries or half centuries to shift the game but many a times, those 30s and 40s prove match winning. Here is the list of the players who have produced such knocks and helped their teams cross the line. Top 5 match turning knocks in the IPL: 1. Yusuf Pathan, 35 off 19 balls vs SRH: Yusuf Pathan KKR. (Photo Source: BCCI) Yusuf got into the groove and played a little cameo against the Sunrisers Hyderabad and got his team into a comfortable position. Batting first the KKR were in a spot of bother when they lost crucial wickets, but Yusuf Pathan launched himself and scored 35 runs in 19 balls, he got a lot of runs off the shot ball and showed his power hitting yet again. His innings helped them post a total of 167/7 and the SRH fell short by 35 runs in the chase. 2. Surya Kumar Yadav, 46 off 20 balls vs MI: Surya Kumar Yadav KKR. (Photo Source: BCCI) Surya Kumar Yadav is known to be a pinch-hitter who has hit long sixes against the best international bowlers. He hit this quick fire 46 runs while chasing a huge target against the MI with bowlers like Lasith Malinga, Harbhajan Singh and Kieron Pollard Yadav hit 46 from just 20 and helped his team win the match convincingly. 3. Faf du Plessis, 33 off 18 balls vs RCB: Faf du Plessis CSK. (Photo Source: BCCI) Faf is turning out to be a lethal weapon for CSK. His ability to hit the ball through the line at a pace of his own will, give him that ability to win games single handed for the team. He has done exactly the same in this crucial game against the Royal Challengers and helped the team post an enormous total of 181 by the end of 20 overs with his little yet effective cameo of 33 off 18 balls. 4. MS Dhoni, 41 off 27 balls vs Kings XI: MS Dhoni CSK. (Photo Source: BCCI) MS Dhoni finished things off in style for the batting Chennai Super Kings against Kings XI Punjab. Dhoni, who paced his innings to perfection, completed things in typical fashion by hitting the odd boundaries and clearing the ropes with ease. The innings of 41 runs from 27 deliveries helped CSK to post a total of 192. 5. Ambati Rayudu, 30 off 10 balls vs RR: Ambati Rayudu MI. (Photo Source: BCCI) A target of 190 is not an easy target but Rayudu’s quick fire 30 runs from just 10 balls and a superb knock from Corey Anderson helped the team chase the target dwon without any hiccups. Ambati Rayudu, who has the capability to play the big shots at crucial times, had delivered when it mattered the most and ensured his team has clinched a win over the Rajasthan Royals.

Topics

Featured Section

Current Series

Cricket Fantasy Tips

Cricket Stats

IPL Teams

ICC Rankings

Interviews

Twitter Reactions

Cricket Appeal

Social Tracker

More Links

# Follow Us

Other Sports

Top 5 match turning knocks in the IPL

Latest Articles

IPL 2025: Complete List of Sold Players

Complete list of unsold players from IPL 2025 mega auction

DC Final Squad for IPL 2025