The IPL team with the most success is Mumbai Indians.
Since its debut in 2008, the Indian Premier League has been among the most lucrative T20 competitions in the world. Over the years, prominent figures from all over the world have had a significant impact. But in addition to the well-known players, there have also been a lot of unknown names that made their impact on the league and ended up helping their teams. The major tournament over the years has created doors for many players to showcase and display their mettle to the world. Players who make their national team debuts play bold cricket and express themselves due of the IPL.
2 Overseas Players Who Have Scored Centuries For Mumbai Indians In IPL History
It’s safe to assume that Paltan have played a major role in the Indian Premier League’s (IPL) success. In addition to their five league championships, they have also developed some outstanding foreign players who are today the team’s backbone. Only four centuries have been scored by MI players in the league to yet; in this article, we examine the accomplishments of two foreign players.
Sanath Jayasuriya– 114*
Jayasuriya was the first-ever player to score a century for Mumbai Indians in the history of the IPL. The Sri Lanka legend was the mainstay of MI’s batting lineup during the early years. He achieved the milestone of hitting a century in the inaugural edition of the league when he smashed unbeaten 114 runs in just 47 balls against CSK at Wankhede Stadium. He batted staggeringly well as he smashes runs with a strike rate of 237.50 and helped his side win the game.
127.00 Average vs RCB
115.00 Average vs KXIPHe is ONLY Player in IPL History with 100+ Average against 2 Different Teams 😮
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Lendl Simmons – 100*
The second foreign player to score a century for the Mumbai Indians in the IPL was Simmons. In the 2014 IPL, the West Indies batsman was at his astounding best, smashing runs against every club. In the match against PBKS, he accomplished the mark by scoring an undefeated 100 runs in just 61 balls with a strike rate of over 163. His performance enabled his team to score a huge total and win the match.
