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Suresh Raina, the former Indian captain, showcased his batting prowess in the Legends League Cricket 2024 (LLC), reminding fans of his IPL days. Leading Ultimate Toyam Hyderabad, Raina played a crucial role in their match against Gujarat Greats.
Suresh Raina’s vintage avatar in LLC 2024
Raina came to the crease with Hyderabad in a precarious position, having lost three early wickets. Despite the pressure, he played a brilliant innings, scoring 44 runs off 27 deliveries. His innings included five fours and two sixes.
Hyderabad managed to post a total of 172/7 thanks to Raina’s contribution and a late cameo from Peter Trego. Liam Plunkett was the pick of the bowlers for Gujarat, claiming two wickets.
In response, Gujarat’s opener, Morne van Wyk, smashed a sensational century to guide his team to victory. Van Wyk remained unbeaten on 115 runs from 69 deliveries.
The Legends League Cricket provides a platform for retired cricketers to stay fit and continue playing the game. Raina’s performance was a highlight of the match and a testament to his enduring talent.
Here’s the video:
Flashback ❌
Live ✅@ImRaina#GGvTH #BossLogonKaGame #LegendsLeagueCricket #LLCSeason3 #LLCT20 #Jodhpur pic.twitter.com/EXQSJsCmcN— Legends League Cricket (@llct20) September 22, 2024
And it was all Yellow🌻
Suresh Raina smashing bowlers all around the park in yellow will always Fix You.
#LLCT20onFanCode pic.twitter.com/yQGR4nUhGg
— FanCode (@FanCode) September 22, 2024
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Suresh Raina’s IPL stats:
Suresh Raina, a prominent figure in the Indian Premier League (IPL), has had a remarkable career since his debut in 2008. Here are his key IPL statistics:
- Matches Played: 205
- Runs Scored: 5,528
- Batting Average: 32.52
- Strike Rate: 136.76
- Centuries: 1
- Half-Centuries: 39
- Highest Score: 100*
- Fours: 506
- Sixes: 203
- Catches: 109
- Wickets: 25
Raina was a key player for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and earned the nickname “Mr. IPL” due to his consistent performances across seasons.