The seventh match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season is scheduled to be played today at the Chepauk Stadium, featuring the host team Chennai Super Kings and the Lucknow Super Giants. This match is witnessing the presence of several top-notch players, such as the renowned MS Dhoni, Jadeja, and KL Rahul, amongst others. However, one player is already making a remarkable record as soon as he sets foot on the field, and that player is none other than Krunal Pandya.
Pandya gets 100
In the ongoing IPL 2023 season, Krunal Pandya has achieved a significant milestone in his career as he played his 100th match in the league. The all-rounder, who is playing for Lucknow Super Giants, has been a consistent performer in the IPL and has played an integral role in his team’s success over the years. This achievement places him in an elite category of players who have managed to achieve this feat.
Interestingly, the player who holds the record for playing the most IPL matches, MS Dhoni, is also playing in the same match against Krunal’s team. The Chennai Super Kings captain has played a staggering 235 IPL matches, which is a testament to his longevity and consistency in the league. As the two sides face off today, all eyes will be on Krunal Pandya and Dhoni to see who comes out on top in this exciting encounter.
Krunal started his IPL Journey alongside his younger brother Hardik Pandya for the Mumbai Indians. He spent a formidable amount of time there before joining the Lucknow Super Giants camp last season. Krunal is one of the few players who have scored 1000+ runs and taken 50+ wickets. Before today’s game, Krunal has scored 1341 runs at an average of 22.73 and has taken 61 wickets at an economy rate of 7.31 in 99 games.
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