Punjab Kings Captain's Unprecedented 31-Ball Duck in IPL Match Against Sunrisers Hyderabad
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IPL Shock: Dhawan Played 31 Dot Balls, Then Smashed 99 Runs!
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News18•20-03-2026, 17:00
IPL Shock: Dhawan Played 31 Dot Balls, Then Smashed 99 Runs!
•Shikhar Dhawan, captain of Punjab Kings, played 31 dot balls in an IPL innings in 2023.
•This unique incident occurred against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium.
•Despite the slow start, Dhawan made a remarkable comeback, scoring 99 runs off 66 balls in the same innings.
•Foreign players like Dwayne Bravo (30 dot balls), Aaron Finch, Dwayne Smith (29 dot balls each), and Jos Buttler (28 dot balls) also hold similar records.
•The article highlights the importance of patience and adapting to conditions in T20 cricket, even in a fast-paced era.