Suresh Raina

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DOB: November 27, 1986
Role: Batsman
Batting Style: Left-handed
Bowling Style: Right-arm off break
Nationality: Indian

Chennai Super Kings

Auction amount of Suresh Raina for IPL 2008

Salary of Suresh Raina for IPL 2008

2.6 crore

Suresh Raina was an essential part of the Chennai Super Kings team since the inaugural IPL season.

AUCTION HISTORY


Top 3 stats of Suresh Raina from IPL 2008

In the 2008 IPL season, sh Raina showcased his exceptional batting skills and agility on the field. Here are the top three statistics that highlight his outstanding performance during that season:

  1. Fastest 50: sh Raina achieved the distinction of scoring the fastest 50 in IPL history at that time, completing it in just 32 balls. This remarkable feat placed him at position 11 among the fastest fifties in the competition, underscoring his aggressive batting style and ability to score quickly.

  2. Top Performance Innings: One of Raina's standout innings during the season came in the 2nd Semi-Final against Kings XI Punjab on May 31, 2008, where he scored 55 runs off 34 balls. This innings included 4 fours and 4 sixes, showcasing his ability to accelerate the scoring when needed, and his strike rate of 161.76 exemplified his explosive batting capabilities.

  3. Best Strike Rate in Match: His innings against Kings XI Punjab on April 19, 2008, highlighted his ability to dominate bowlers, as he scored 32 runs off just 13 balls, achieving an astonishing strike rate of 246.15. This innings not only showcased his explosive hitting but also his knack for turning games around in tight situations.

Overall, sh Raina's performance in the 2008 IPL season was pivotal and made him one of the standout players of the tournament.