IPL 2020: Indian batsman with the best all-time average is NOT Virat Kohli or MS Dhoni

Indian Premier League (IPL) has been powerpacked with top batting performances from Indian players. So when it comes to  batting records of Indian batsmen, stalwarts like Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni or Suresh Raina majorly are names that come in minds of cricket fans. However, a major IPL record is held by a relatively unkwn cricketer and it is bound to surprise many.

IPL 2020: Iqbal Abdulla beats Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni in batting

When it comes to highest batting aver for an Indian batsman in league's history, it is Iqbal Abdulla who claims top spot. With a stunning aver of 44 in 13 innings, with a career-best score of 33*, Mumbai-based cricketer tops charts for Indian batsmen in this record. aver is due to fact that 30-year-old has been dismissed only twice in his IPL career. bowling all-rounder, on his Instagram account, quizzed his followers about Indian batsman with highest batting aver in league without searching for answer on Google.

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Iqbal Abdulla has represented Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals and Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore in his IPL career and was also a part of Kohli-led U-19 World Cup winning side of 2008. MS Dhoni has next best aver amongst Indian batsmen after Iqbal Abdulla with an impressive aver of 42.20 in 190 matches. MS Dhoni is followed by KL Rahul who, in 42 IPL matches, holds an aver of 42.06.   leading run-scorer in league's history, Virat Kohli is stationed at 4th spot with an aver of 37.84 in 117 matches. 

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IPL 2020 schedule 

As per recently anunced schedule for IPL 2020, defending champions Mumbai Indians are slated to face 2019 finalists Chennai Super Kings in opening encounter of IPL 2020. matches of IPL 2020 are t going to be telecasted at usual 8 PM IST time-slot but fans will be able to catch live action for IPL 2020 at a new timing of 7:30 PM. afteron games of IPL 2020 are scheduled for a 3:30 PM start.

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Iqbal Abdulla t picked for IPL 2020

Iqbal Abdulla, who was a part of  KKR squad that went on to win IPL, has struggled to find a spot in any of franchises lately. He was released by RCB ahead of 2018 auction and spinner has remained unsold in all subsequent auctions. Throughout his IPL career, Abdullah has featured in 49 matches and has 40 wickets to his name. 

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Im Source: Iqbal Abdulla Instagram