Shaun Marsh’s Top 3 performances in IPL

Shaun Marsh was one of the best batters in the first few seasons in the IPL, as he was one of the leading run-scorers in the period. He won the Orange Cap in the inaugural edition in 2008 and made a name for himself at a very young age. He became the fastest batter to score 1000 runs in the league, a record which is intact to date.

Marsh played for Punjab Kings in the IPL and remained their best batter for a long time till KL Rahul established himself. The star batter played many innings which won the match for his side. At his best, Marsh was highly consistent and had the best average in the league. 

Here are the Top 3 best performances of Shaun Marsh in the IPL –

88(57) against Chennai Super Kings, Match 54, IPL 2010, Dharamshala

It was a must-win game for Punjab Kings and Chennai Super Kings to enter the Playoffs of the IPL 2010. Batting first in challenging conditions, the home side scored 192 runs in the day game as Marsh scored 88(57), which included eight fours and five sixes. However, CSK won the match on the back of an MS Dhoni masterclass.

95(46) against Delhi Capitals, Match 26, IPL 2011, Delhi

Marsh played one of the finest knocks of his career, as he scored 95(46) while chasing a mammoth total of 232 against Delhi. The Australian smashed nine fours and six sixes at a strike rate of 206.52 and ensured his side stayed alive in the run chase. His dismissal led to Delhi beating Punjab by 29 runs.

115(69) against Rajasthan Royals, Match 56, IPL 2008, Mohali

In the 56th and the last group stage match of the IPL 2008, Marsh scored his only IPL ton, which helped Punjab Kings beat Rajasthan Royals to enter the semifinals. The star batter scored 115(69), which included 11 fours and seven sixes, with his runs coming at a strike rate of 166.67. The Kings won the match by 41 runs.

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