Shepherd’s Six-Fest Lands Him on IPL Most Runs in an Over List
Romario Shepherd’s power hitting in the final over against the Delhi Capitals on April 7th, 2024, etched his name into the record books. His brutal assault on Anrich Nortje yielded a staggering 32 runs, placing him sixth on the all-time list for most runs scored in a single IPL over.
The explosive knock came at a crucial juncture for the Mumbai Indians. After a shaky start to the season, they needed a strong finish to their innings. Shepherd, batting at number eight, rose to the occasion. He launched into Nortje’s bowling, smashing four sixes and two fours to propel Mumbai’s total to a formidable 234-5.
Here’s a look at the top scorers in an IPL over:
- Pat Cummins (KKR) – 35 runs (2022): Cummins’ record-breaking knock against the Pune Warriors in 2022 saw him take apart Ishant Sharma’s bowling. He hit four sixes and three fours in a sensational display of power hitting.
- Suresh Raina (CSK) – 33 runs (2014): The left-handed maestro unleashed his fury against Thisara Perera of the Kings XI Punjab in 2014. Raina’s knock comprised of three sixes and four fours.
- Manoj Tiwary & Chris Gayle (KKR) – 33 runs (2010): A unique joint-entry on the list. Both Tiwary and Gayle went berserk against Ashok Dinda of the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2010. Tiwary smashed two sixes and three fours, while Gayle contributed with a six and four boundaries.
- Romario Shepherd (MI) – 32 runs (2024): As mentioned earlier, Shepherd’s brutal hitting against Nortje included four sixes and two fours.
Shepherd’s knock not only helped Mumbai post a strong total but also provided a much-needed boost to their morale. They eventually went on to win the match by 29 runs.
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