This May was absolutely spectacular and gave us some of the best moments that will truly be memorable for cricket fans. From some wholesome moments to some of the best cricket performances in the history of the IPL. With May now coming to an end, let us revisit some of the best cricket moments of this month that have left cricket enthusiasts in awe.
10) Chennai Super Kings Win IPL 2023, Equal Mumbai Records Of Most Wins
With a last-ball win over GT in the IPL 2023, CSK became the champions for the 5th time and equaled the record for most wins in the IPL with Mumbai Indians.
9) Ravindra Jadeja Wins It For CSK
Throughout the whole IPL fans wanted Jadeja to get out just to see Dhoni bat, yet in the IPL final Jadeja won CSK the trophy by hitting 10 runs off 2 balls and proved his worth and his importance in the team.
8) Gavaskar Runs Upto Dhoni For His Autograph
This was one of the most wholesome moments to come out of this year’s IPL. After their last match in Chepauk, Chennai this season for CSK, the players took a lap of honor on the ground as this is speculated to be Dhoni’s last IPL. Sunil Gavaskar, India’s legendary batsman didn’t want to lose this opportunity and run up to Dhoni for his autograph.
7) Akash Madhwal’s Fiery Spell Knocks LSG Out Of The IPL
Another uncapped player for Mumbai Indians showed his mettle and his potential in the eliminator played between Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants. Akash Madhwal, the first player from Uttarakhand to participate in the IPL, delivered a remarkable spell of 5/5, resulting in LSG’s elimination from the tournament. In addition, he achieved the extraordinary feat of matching Anil Kumble’s record of 5/5.
6) King Kohli’s Back To Back Centuries
Virat Kohli hit back-to-back centuries towards the end of the IPL season as he overtook Chris Gayle for most centuries in the IPL. His first century came against SRH and the next came against GT.
5) Yashasvi Jaiswal Breaks Record Of Fastest Fifty In The IPL
Rajasthan Royals opener Yashasvi Jaiswal brought his fifty in just 13 balls against the KKR. By doing this he broke the record of fastest fifty in the IPL previously held jointly by KL Rahul and Pat Cummins.
4) Dhoni Might Return Next Year?
While many speculated this IPL to be his last, in a post-match interview when asked if this is his last match at Chepauk, Dhoni replied with some ambiguity. According to his reply, he still hasn’t decided whether he’s ready to hang his boots yet and might play the next season.
3) Shubman Gill Denies RCB A Spot In The Playoffs
Chasing 197, Shubman Gill produced a century and played an amazing inning, and sealed the victory for Gujarat Titans by hitting a six in the end and effectively knocking RCB out of the IPL 2023.
2) Bowler Bowls A Rather Unusual Delivery
This happened in the recent County Championship fixture when Glamorgan’s opening batsman Eddie Byrom bowled this ball which rolled along the ground. After the ball was bowled all the players burst into laughter.
1) RCB Players Take A Lap Of Honor
After their last match and effectively their last match in the season, all the RCB payers and staff took a lap of honor for the Chinnaswamy crowd and bid them farewell.
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