IPL: Fondly known as ‘Chinna Thala’, Suresh Raina was probably one of the best left-hand batters of all time in Indian cricket and world. With his charismatic inside-out shots, Raina used to amuse his fans. On his birthday, let’s checkout his top-5 IPL knocks in IPL history.
87 runs off 25 balls vs KXIP (now PBKS, 2014)
During the 2nd Qualifier between CSK and KXIP (now PBKS), Raina played one of the most astonishing knocks in IPL history. Chasing a mammoth target, Raina went all gun blazing and scored 87 runs off 25 balls with 12 boundaries and 6 sixes. CSK eventually lost the match by 7 runs.
100 runs off 53 balls vs KXIP (now PBKS, 2013)
One of the classiest knocks by Suresh Raina in the IPL, where he struck his first-ever century in IPL. Against PBKS (formerly KXIP), Raina struck 100 runs off 53 balls which includes 7 boundaries and 6 sixes at a strike rate of 188.68.
98 runs off 55 balls vs RR (2009)
In a game against Rajasthan Royals, Raina scored 98 runs off 55 balls with 10 boundaries and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 178.18.
73 runs off 38 balls vs KKR (2012)
In the final against KKR in 2012, Raina went on guns blazing and scored a quick-fire 73 runs off 38 balls with 4 boundaries and a couple of sixes at a strike rate of 192.11.
57 runs off 35 balls vs MI (2010)
One of the most memorable innings played by Raina is 57 runs which he scored against Mumbai Indians in the final of 2010 IPL. Thanks to his match-winning knock, CSK went on to claim their first-ever IPL title.
