sh Raina had a notable performance in the 2013 IPL season, highlighted by a mix of explosive batting and impressive milestones. Here are the top three stats that stand out from his campaign that year:
Fastest Century: Raina showcased his remarkable ability to accelerate the score with his batting, achieving the fastest century of the tournament in just 53 balls. This remarkable feat placed him at the top of the charts for the fastest century in IPL 2013.
Outstanding Innings Against Kings XI Punjab: One of Raina's most explosive innings came against Kings XI Punjab on May 2, 2013, where he scored a spectacular century. He made 100 runs off 53 balls, which included 7 fours and 6 sixes, contributing significantly to his team's score and demonstrating his prowess as a power-hitter.
Impressive Strike Rate: Throughout the season, Raina maintained a high strike rate, with his best being 195.23 during his innings of 82 runs off 42 balls against Mumbai Indians in the Qualifier 1 on May 21, 2013. This exceptional strike rate emphasizes his aggressive batting style and ability to score quickly when his team needed it the most.
These statistics not only highlight Raina’s individual brilliance but also his vital role in the performance of his team during the tournament.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | 10 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 142.85 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 30 | 22 | 5 | 0 | 136.36 |
| Pune Warriors | 8 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 80.00 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 30 | 32 | 5 | 0 | 93.75 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 87.50 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 51 | 35 | 4 | 2 | 145.71 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 16 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 123.07 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 44 | 25 | 4 | 1 | 176.00 |
| Pune Warriors | 63* | 50 | 5 | 1 | 126.00 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 100* | 53 | 7 | 6 | 188.67 |
| Mumbai Indians | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 99* | 52 | 11 | 3 | 190.38 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 63.63 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Mumbai Indians | 82* | 42 | 5 | 5 | 195.23 |
| Mumbai Indians | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings XI Punjab | 1 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
