Ageless wonders: These senior players in IPL are ruling with their performance

Apr 18, 2023

By: Rahul Verma

Ageless legends

M.S. Dhoni, Faf Du Plessis, Shikhar, Amit Mishra, and Piyush Chawla are seasoned players setting the field ablaze, proving that age is just a number. These veteran cricketers are defying the passage of time and showcasing their prowess on the pitch, leaving fans in awe of their skill, experience, and unwavering passion for the game.

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Batters and bowlers

Let’s look at veteran batters and bowlers in IPL 2023 who are putting the young players to shame with their performance.

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Faf Du Plessis (RCB) Age: 38

In 5 matches, Du Plessis has made 259 runs with an average of 64.75 and a strike rate of 172.66.

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Shikhar Dhawan (PBKS) Age: 37

So far, in 4 innings, Dhawan has scored 233 runs with an average of 116.50. Dhawan has also scored two half-centuries and smashed not out 99 runs.

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David Warner (DC) Age: 36

Warner has made 228 runs in 5 innings with an average of 45.60 and a strike rate of 116.92.

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Mark Wood (LSG) Age: 33

In 4 matches, Wood took 11 wickets and was only given 130 runs. Wood took wickets with an average of 11.81.

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Mohammed Shami (GT) Age: 32

Fast bowler Shami took ten wickets in just five matches.

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Jos Buttler (RR) Age: 32

In 5 matches, Buttler has smashed 204 runs with an average of 40.80. Buttler has also scored three half-centuries in 5 matches.

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Virat Kohli (RCB) Age: 34

So far, Kohli has scored 220 runs in 5 innings with an impressive average of 55.00.

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