IPL 2023: This cricketer sets unique battling record against PBKS
IPL 2023: Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper David Warner set a unique batting record in his side's Indian Premier League (IPL) match against David Warner, achieving the record of most runs against an opponent in the history of the league.
In the match, Warner scored 46 off 31 balls. His knock consisted of five fours and two sixes. His strike rate was 148.39.
In 25 matches against PBKS, Warner has scored 1,105 runs at an average of 50.22 and a strike rate of 144.44. He has scored 13 half-centuries against the North Indian side, with the best score of 81. These are the most runs by a batter against any opponent in IPL history.
Warner also has scored 1,075 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders. Shikhar Dhawan has also scored 1,057 runs against Chennai Super Kings. Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Rohit Sharma has also scored 1,040 runs against KKR. Virat Kohli also is in the list, having scored 1,030 runs against Delhi Capitals, the fifth-highest run tally by a batter against any opponent in IPL.
In the ongoing season, Dhawan has scored 430 runs in 13 matches at an average of 33.07. He has scored five half-centuries and runs have come at a strike rate of 128.74. His best score is 65 this season. He is currently seventh in the batting charts of IPL 2023.
Rossouw got 'Player of the Match' for his knock.
With this, PBKS is in the eighth spot with six wins, seven losses and a total of 12 points. Their chances of entering playoffs are bleak. DC is in the ninth spot with five wins, eight losses. The side has 10 points.