Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) secured their third IPL title with a thumping win over Sunrisers Hyderabad at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium this Sunday (May 26).
Venkatesh Iyer, KKR's versatile all-rounder, played a pivotal role in the final. He smashing an unbeaten half-century to guide his team to victory.
Iyer's batting in IPL playoffs has been a standout feature of KKR's success. His consistency in knockout matches has been remarkable.
In the eliminator of the 2021 season against Royal Challengers Bangalore, Iyer's 26-run contribution was vital in KKR's triumph. He followed it up with his significant performances in the qualifier against Delhi Capitals and the final against Chennai Super Kings.
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With four fifties in five knockout matches, Iyer's record in IPL playoffs is impressive. This record has placed him among the elite performers in the tournament's history. His latest match-winning innings in the IPL final further solidified his reputation as a playoff specialist.
Who has the most 50-plus scores in IPL knockout matches?
| Player | Number of 50+ Scores |
| Suresh Raina | 7 |
| Venkatesh Iyer | 4 |
| Michael Hussey | 4 |
| Dwayne Smith | 4 |
| Shane Watson | 4 |
| AB De Villiers | 3 |
| Faf Du Plessis | 3 |
| Lendl Simmons | 3 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 3 |
As seen in the above table, CSK-veteran Suresh Raina stands at the pinnacle of IPL playoffs performance with an unparalleled record of seven fifty-plus scores.
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On the other hand, Iyer's four consecutive fifty-plus scores in IPL playoffs surpass the previous record held by Lendl Simmons. Throughout the IPL season, he scored 370 runs in 13 innings at an average of 46.25 and a strike rate exceeding 158.
In the final against SRH, KKR's bowlers dominated, restricting their opponents to just 113 runs. Mitchell Starc and Andre Russell played crucial roles with the ball. Their performance set the stage for Iyer and Rahmanullah Gurbaz to seal KKR's title win with a comfortable run-chase.
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