Ben Stokes 1st batsman to score ton in two successful IPL chases

ABU DHABI: England all-rounder Ben Stokes has become the first batsman in the Indian Premier League to score a century in two successful chases.

On Sunday evening, Stokes -- who had been struggling so far in the ongoing tournament with scores of 30, 19, 15, 41, and 5 -- roared back to form with an unbeaten 107 against Mumbai Indians.

In 2017, the left-handed batsman had smashed an unbeaten 103 for Rising Pune Supergiant as they chased down a total of 162 with a ball to spare on May 1. This was his debut IPL season after he was bought by RPS at a record price of Rs 14.5 crores. In 12 matches that season, he had scored 312 runs besides picking up 12 wickets. IANS

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