Shikhar Dhawan

Name
Shikhar Dhawan
Position
Batsman
Current Team
Punjab Kings
Leagues
IPL
Seasons
2023

Shikhar Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan is an Indian cricketer who is known for his aggressive batting style and his ability to score big runs. He was born on December 5, 1985, in Delhi, India, and made his international debut for India in 2010.

Career Stats:

Test:

Matches: 35

Runs: 2315

Highest Score: 190

Average: 40.6

100s/50s: 7/5

ODI:

Matches: 142

Runs: 5977

Highest Score: 143

Average: 45.1

100s/50s: 17/33

T20I:

Matches: 81

Runs: 2295

Highest Score: 92

Average: 28.3

100s/50s: 0/18

IPL:

Matches: 184

Runs: 5428

Highest Score: 106

Average: 33.2

100s/50s: 2/44

Achievements:

  • Shikhar Dhawan is the fastest Indian batsman to reach 1,000 runs in ODI cricket.
  • He was the highest run-scorer in the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy, which India won.
  • Dhawan was named the Player of the Series in the 2018 Nidahas Trophy.
  • He has won the IPL title three times with the Sunrisers Hyderabad team, in 2016, 2018, and 2022.
  • Dhawan was named the IPL Orange Cap winner in 2021 for scoring the most runs in the tournament.

Overall, Shikhar Dhawan is considered to be one of the best opening batsmen in India and has been a vital part of the Indian cricket team for many years. His ability to score quick runs at the top of the order and his impressive performances in big tournaments have made him a key player for India.