Scoring 50 runs and taking 5 wickets in an IPL match is a remarkable achievement that only a few cricketers have been able to accomplish. It requires not only immense skill but also tremendous stamina and mental toughness to perform at a high level with both bat and ball. In this article, we will discuss the top 5 cricketers who have scored 50 runs and taken more than 5 wickets in an IPL match.
Shane Watson – Shane Watson is one of the greatest all-rounders in IPL history, and he achieved the feat of scoring 50 runs and taking 5 wickets in an IPL match while playing for Rajasthan Royals in 2014. Watson scored 51 runs off 36 balls and took 4 wickets for 29 runs in his four overs. He was also involved in two run-outs, which helped his team win the match.
Albie Morkel – Albie Morkel is a South African all-rounder who played for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL. In 2008, he scored 58 runs off 30 balls and took 4 wickets for 32 runs in his four overs against Royal Challengers Bangalore. He then followed that up with a stunning performance in 2012 when he scored 73 runs off 55 balls and took 3 wickets for 18 runs in his four overs against Delhi Daredevils.
James Faulkner – James Faulkner is an Australian all-rounder who played for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL. In 2013, he scored 64 runs off 29 balls and took 5 wickets for 16 runs in his four overs against Sunrisers Hyderabad. This performance helped his team win the match by 8 wickets.
Ravindra Jadeja – Ravindra Jadeja is an Indian all-rounder who has played for Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Lions in the IPL. In 2012, while playing for Chennai Super Kings, he scored 48 runs off 29 balls and took 5 wickets for 16 runs in his four overs against Deccan Chargers. He was also named the man of the match for his outstanding performance.
Marcus Stoinis – Marcus Stoinis is an Australian all-rounder who plays for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL. In 2020, he scored an unbeaten 53 off 26 balls and took 3 wickets for 26 runs in his four overs against Mumbai Indians. He then followed that up with a superb performance in 2021 when he scored 46 runs off 33 balls and took 3 wickets for 17 runs in his four overs against Rajasthan Royals.
In conclusion, scoring 50 runs and taking more than 3 wickets in an IPL match is a rare feat, and only a few cricketers have been able to achieve it. The aforementioned cricketers have demonstrated their immense talent and skill to accomplish this remarkable feat, and their performances will be remembered for years to come.
