Brendon McCullum Played A Blistering 158* For KKR In First Ever IPL Match In 2008
ON THIS DAY | Brendon McCullum Played A Blistering 158* For KKR In First Ever IPL Match In 2008
Brendon McCullum introduced the world to the indian Premier League in a blockbuster fashion by scoring an unbeaten 158 ON THIS DAY in 2008. read below.
Indian Premier League
The indian Premier League (IPL) has completed its 16 years today and in its 17th season, the teams have made a blistering start, someof them seem like distant runners for the playoffs spot, and for a few, the dream already seems over. royal challengers Bengaluru are at the bottom of the table with only a solitary win to their name and 6 defeats, whereas, it is the vice versa for rajasthan Royals in the points table, as they have 6 wins and a solitary loss in their 7 IPL 2024 outings so far.
However, the date is april 18 and it marks exactly 16 years since the IPL was introduced to cricketing fans and the first ever fixture of the iconic league was between kolkata Knight Riders and royal challengers Bengaluru. The fixture became the benchmark for the batters as Brendon McCullum unleashed his wrath on the RCB bowlers and KKR managed to register 222/3 at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.
In reply, a dismal RCB side couldn't manage to reach triple figures as a three-wicket haul from Ajit Agarkar, alongside a pair of wickets from ashok Dinda and captain Sourav Ganguly bundled out the side for 82 runs, and KKR, therefore, recorded a mighty 140-run victory over the home side.
Brendon McCullum's IPL Career In A Nutshell
Brendon McCullum is arguably amongst the most dangerous batters to have ever graced the 22-yard pitch of cricket, and is arguably, the greatest fielder ever witnessed. The Kiwi legend is a true icon of the sport and has fared well in the IPL as well. In his 109 matches as an IPL player, the 42-year-old has represented kolkata Knight Riders, chennai Super Kings, kochi Tuskers Kerela, gujarat Lions, and Royal Challengers Bangalore, and has amassed 2880 runs at an average of 27.69 and a strike rate of 131.75, alongside two massive tons.