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Romario Shepherd unleashed a furious onslaught in the last over, smashing Anrich Nortje for 32 runs in the MI vs DC, IPL 2024 contest.
The Caribbean star wreaked havoc on Nortje in the final over of the first innings, finishing his innings on 39 runs off 10 deliveries, striking four sixes and three boundaries. Shepherd’s onslaught shattered several records:
Highest Strike Rate in an IPL innings (Min 10 balls):
1. Romario Shepherd – 390.0*
2. Pat Cummins – 373.3
3. Ab De Villiers – 372.7
Most runs scored by a team in the last 5 overs:
1. 112 – RCB vs GL, Bengaluru, 2016
2. 96 – MI vs PBKS, Wankhede, 2023
3. 96 – MI vs DC, Wankhede, 2024*
4. 91 – KKR vs RCB, Eden Gardens, 2019
Most times scored 200+ against a team in IPL:
1. 6 – RCB vs PBKS
2. 6 – MI vs DC*
Most 200+ totals in IPL:
1. 29 – CSK
2. 24 – RCB
3. 24 – MI*
4. 22 – PBKS
5. 21 – KKR
Highest team total for MI in the IPL:
1. 246/5 vs SRH, Hyderabad, 2024
2. 235/9 vs SRH, Abu Dhabi, 2021
3. 234/5 vs DC, Wankhede, today*
4. 223/6 vs PBKS, Wankhede, 2017
Shepherd’s blistering knock propelled Mumbai Indians to their third-highest total in IPL history, showcasing the team’s batting prowess and ability to post imposing totals.
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