IPL 2017: Top 5 batting performances in a failed run-chase
IPL 2017 might have come to an end but not without providing spectacular entertainment to the fans of the game. There have been a plethora of stunning individual performances with both the bat and the ball, that thrilled the spectators immensely.
There is a greater degree of romanticism and heroism associated with sensational performances that come in defeats rather than in victories. In this article, we take a look at five most heroic batting performances that came in a losing cause during a chase in this IPL.
#1 Manan Vohra 95(50) vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
Manan Vohra has been one of the best domestic batsmen for Kings XI Punjab over quite a few seasons. When in full flow, the right-hander oozes elegance and can score runs at a very quick pace without breaking a sweat. Against Sunrisers Hyderabad and in their own backyard, he gave a vivid demonstration of his awesome batting ability.
Facing a target of 160, Punjab lost wickets at regular intervals and the chase seemed to be dead at the half-way stage. However, Vohra injected life into it with his aggressive batting and kept plundering boundaries while the rest of his teammates formed a procession to the pavilion.
When Vohra was dismissed for a magnificent 95 off 50 deliveries by Bhuvneshwar Kumar, the ‘Man of the Match’ for his splendid five-wicket haul, the last wall of Punjab’s resistance was battered and Sunrisers sneaked home by a slim margin of 5 runs.
His innings was studded with nine fours and five sixes. Vohra might have finished on the losing side but won the hearts of spectators for his heroic performance.
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