Punjab Kings (PBKS) opening batter Shikhar Dhawan is just seven boundaries away from completing 1000 boundaries in T20 cricket. In the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Dhawan has most number of boundaries (660) as well. PBKS will take on defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL on April 3.
An elite list
The Delhi-born batter is presently fifth on the list of batsmen with most number of boundaries in T20 cricket. The list is comprised of players like Chris Gayle (1132), Alex hales (1054), David Warner (1005), Aaron Finch (998).
Dhawan is also set to become the first Indian player and fourth player in the world to smash 1000 boundaries. Notably, former Indian skipper Virat Kohli is the second Indian cricketer in the list with 917 boundaries in his kitty.
On the other hand, Dhawan will need 41 runs more to score to overcome Kohli for most runs against CSK. Former RCB skipper Kohli is currently the highest run-scorer (948 runs) against CSK.
Dhawan was released by the Delhi Capitals (DC) franchise ahead of the mega auction for IPL 2022. The 36-year-old batsman was roped in by PBKS for an amount of Rs 8.25 crore. The Mayank Agarwal-led side are currently at seventh position in the IPL standings.
PBKS in IPL 2022
PBKS bagged two points from two matches in the IPL 2022 edition.
In the first match, PBKS scripted a remarkable five-wicket win against RCB. Batting first, the Faf du Plessis-led side had posted a huge total of 205/2 in 20 overs. Skipper Faf had played a brilliant innings of 88 runs off 57 balls in the game.
In reply, the Punjab-based franchise reached the target with six balls remaining. Dhawan started the run chase on a positive note after the southpaw scored 43 runs off 29 balls. His innings was comprised of five boundaries and one six. Later, all-rounder Odean Smith played a superb knock of 25 (not out) eight balls to clinch victory for his side.
In the next match, PBKS conceded a six-wicket defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). In that match, Dhawan managed to score 16 runs off 15 balls. Ultimately, PBKS were bundled out for a paltry total of 137. KKR pacer Umesh Yadav picked up four wickets in the game to earn an advantage for his side.
In reply, the Shreyas Iyer-led side reached the total comfortably with 33 balls remaining.
