Shaun Marsh was one of the most talked about names in the initial seasons of IPL. His hard-hitting knocks for Kings XI Punjab gave him recognition in franchise cricket. In this article, we will take a look at the top 3 batting performances of Shaun Marsh in IPL.
1. 115 vs Rajasthan Royals, 2008
Shaun Marsh made an explosive century in the inaugural season of IPL in 2008 against Rajasthan Royals. Rajasthan invited Punjab to bat first after winning the toss and the invitation was grabbed with both hands. The openers Shaun Marsh and James Hopes gave the team a compact start with a 133-run partnership for the first wicket. Marsh was relentless even after Hopes was dismissed and eventually, the left-handed opener ended up with 115 runs to his name. For his sublime batting effort, Marsh was also awarded the Player of the Match.
2. 95 vs Delhi Daredevils, 2011
This knock was played by Shaun Marsh in a challenging run chase against Delhi Daredevils in the 2011 season. Batting first Delhi posted 231 runs on the board courtesy of half-centuries from David Warner and Virender Sehwag. The run chase was going to be a challenging task for Punjab but the chasing side did not bow down before a fight. Shaun Marsh was the best batter for the Kings XI with 95 runs off just 46 balls. The chasing side lost the match by 29 runs but Marsh’s batting display grabbed all the headlines.
3. 88* vs Chennai Super Kings, 2010
Shaun Marsh was one of the biggest assets for Punjab in the first four seasons and this knock was also played in that period. Batting first, the Kings XI could not get off to a good start as they lost Mahela Jayawardene early in the first innings. However, Shaun Marsh had different intentions and he kept taking on the bowlers on the one end. With the help of a few crucial cameos from other batters, Shaun Marsh guided Punjab to 192 runs in the first innings. He himself scored 88 runs and those runs proved to be very valuable for his team.
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