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Shikhar Dhawan surpasses Suresh Raina as the second-highest run-getter in IPL history
Shikhar Dhawan is now the second-highest run-scorer in the history of the Indian Premier League. The Delhi Capitals opener surpassed Suresh Raina during his innings against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in an IPL 2021 clash on Thursday night in Ahmedabad.
While the contest was dominated by Prithvi Shaw whose blazing start the chase set the stage for DC’s facile win as the youngster became the first batter to hit six fours in the first over of an IPL match. Dhawan, the senior partner, was more than happy to play the second fiddle, building his innings at a steady pace, allowing Shaw to be at his aggressive best.
Dhawan scored 46 off 47 with four fours and a six and took his overall tally to 5508 runs in 182 innings. He has so far two centuries and 43 fifties to his name. On the other hand, Raina has now been pushed down to the third spot with 5489 runs from 194 innings.
Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli is the all-time leading run-getter in IPL having so far hit 6041 runs in 190 innings alongside five centuries and 40 fifties. Dhawan has so far represented Deccan Chargers, Delhi Daredevils, Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Delhi Capitals in his IPL career.
