The Tata IPL 2023 concluded with an exciting finale as the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) emerged victorious by securing the trophy on the final ball, thanks to a boundary struck by Ravindra Jadeja. This season will be etched in memory for its remarkable batting performances throughout.
In this particular season, the IPL experienced a record-breaking number of 200-plus scores, as teams achieved this milestone on 31 occasions. Remarkable performances from players like Faf Du Plessis, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav, and Devon Conway added a captivating display of batting skills to the tournament.
The tournament featured numerous matches with high scores, where the opposing team's batsmen sometimes overshadowed several batsmen's impressive performances. With that in mind, let's examine the top five innings played by individuals who, unfortunately, ended up on the losing side during the IPL 2023.
1. Virat Kohli (101* runs off 61 balls), RCB vs GT, IPL 2023
During a crucial match, RCB (Royal Challengers Bangalore) needed to win, their prominent batsman Virat Kohli delivered an outstanding performance, scoring an impressive century with an unbeaten 101 runs off 61 balls. This remarkable feat occurred against the formidable bowling attack of the Gujarat Titans, comprising Rashid Khan, Mohammed Shami, Noor Ahmad, and Mohit Sharma. Kohli's unbeaten innings included 13 boundaries and 1 six, achieving a strike rate 165.57. This marked the second consecutive century for the renowned Player, earning him the nickname "King Kohli." Ultimately, RCB concluded their innings with a competitive score of 197/5 after 20 overs.
His extensive efforts were nullified by Shubman Gill, a longstanding Team India member who played a remarkable inning of 104* runs off 52 balls. Gill's outstanding century propelled his team to victory. His innings included 5 boundaries and 8 sixes, showcasing his aggressive style of play at a remarkable strike rate of 200. Vijay Shankar also made a significant contribution with a well-played half-century, scoring 53 runs off 35 balls. Ultimately, GT successfully chased down the target in the final over of the match, winning by 6 wickets. Gill's exceptional performance earned him the well-deserved Player of the Match (POTM) award for his match-winning knock.
2. Sai Sudarshan (96 runs off 47 balls), GT vs CSK, IPL 2023
Sai Sudarshan showcased an extraordinary performance during the crucial championship clash with CSK. His remarkable innings, consisting of 96 runs off 47 deliveries, is regarded as one of the finest displays in the history of IPL finals. Sudarshan's batting prowess was evident as he smashed 8 boundaries and 6 maximums, achieving an impressive strike rate 204.25. Although he fell just short of reaching a century, which would have been only the third instance in the IPL finals, Sudarshan's contribution throughout the season was commendable. His stellar performance was crucial in guiding his team to a formidable total of 214/4 after 20 overs.
Despite his efforts, the outcome was not in his favor, as CSK emerged victorious on the last delivery of the match. The CSK team showcased a strong collective batting performance, with all players contributing significantly except MS Dhoni. Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ambati Rayudu, Shivam Dube, and Ravindra Jadeja played pivotal roles in securing the victory for their team. Devon Conway, who scored a remarkable 47 runs off 25 balls, was recognized as the Player of the Match for his exceptional innings. CSK successfully chased down the DLS target of 171 runs in just 15 overs to clinch their 5th title.
3. Venkatesh Iyer (104 runs off 51 balls), KKR vs MI, IPL 2023
In the 22nd match held at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) opted to bat first. Venkatesh Iyer played an outstanding innings, scoring 104 runs off just 51 deliveries, leading his team to a competitive total. Iyer's brilliant hundred included 6 boundaries and 9 sixes, with an impressive strike rate 203.92. Despite Iyer's exceptional performance, the remaining KKR batsman failed to take advantage of the favorable pitch conditions in Mumbai. As a result, the team concluded their 20 overs with a below-par score of 185/6.
In response, the Mumbai Indians (MI) effortlessly achieved the target by successfully chasing it down. Ishan Kishan played a sensational innings, scoring a rapid half-century with 58 runs off just 25 balls. Additionally, Suryakumar Yadav contributed with a brisk knock of 43 runs off 25 balls, while Rohit Sharma and Tim David provided quick-fire cameos of 20 runs off 13 balls and 24 runs off 13 balls, respectively. Despite ending up on the losing side, Iyer was honored with the Player of the Match (POTM) award.
4. Yashasvi Jaiswal (124 runs off 62 balls), RR vs MI, IPL 2023
Yashasvi Jaiswal played a remarkable innings at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, batting first. With a score of 124 runs off 62 balls, he single-handedly led his team to over 200. As a left-handed opener, Jaiswal displayed his skills by hitting 16 fours and 8 sixes, achieving an impressive strike rate of 200. The significance of Jaiswal's performance becomes evident when considering that the second-highest contributor to the Rajasthan Royals' innings was 25 extras. Consequently, after completing 20 overs, the Rajasthan Royals managed to post a competitive score of 212/7.
Cameron Green (44 runs off 26 balls) and Suryakumar Yadav (55 runs off 29 balls) kept MI in the hunt, while Tim David (45* runs off 14 balls) provided the much-needed late-innings fireworks, making a notable debut on the grand stage. An interesting twist occurred as Jaiswal received the Player of the Match award despite being on the losing side, marking another rare occasion.
5. Glenn Maxwell (76 runs off 36 balls), RCB vs CSK, IPL 2023
In pursuit of a target of 227, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) got off to a disappointing start, losing two wickets and their key batsman, Virat Kohli, resulting in a score of 15/2 after two overs. However, their captain Faf Du Plessis (62 runs off 33 balls), and Glenn Maxwell (76 runs off 36 balls) formed an outstanding partnership of 126 runs in just 61 balls. Maxwell's performance was remarkable as he aggressively attacked the struggling Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bowling attack. He hit 3 fours and 8 sixes, maintaining a strike rate 211.11.
After Maxwell's dismissal, Du Plessis also fell, and RCB lost their way after reaching 159/4 in 14 overs, eventually losing the match by 8 runs on a batting-friendly Chinnaswamy pitch. It was a game they should have won. Following the match, CSK captain MS Dhoni mentioned that if Du Plessis and Maxwell had stayed till the end, RCB would likely have won the match by the 18th over. For his half-century for CSK, Conway (83 runs off 45 balls) was awarded the Player of the Match (POTM) accolade.
Thus, we conclude our coverage of the top five innings played in a losing cause in the IPL 2023.
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