Published 15:38 IST, October 21st 2020

Shikhar Dhawan's record second hundred in a row to create Dream11 IPL history; watch video

Delhi's opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan took the Punjab bowlers to the cleaners as he slammed his second hundred on the trot in the Dream11 IPL 2020.

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Delhi's swashbuckling opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan has come into his own in 13th edition of Indian Premier League. With scintillating form to support him, southpaw is leaving stones unturned to produce effective performances for his franchise. His contribution at top of order has been instrumental in team's successful run in Dream11 IPL 2020. 

Shikhar Dhawan back to back hundreds

While Punjab bowlers were successful in picking up wickets at regular intervals in ir encounter against Delhi on Tuesday, Shikhar Dhawan proved his mantle yet again as he powered his side to a decent total. batsman in process slammed his second century on trot in Dream11 IPL 2020. left-hander remained unbeaten on 106 from just 61 deliveries. You can watch Shikhar Dhawan's marvellous kck here: 

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Delhi vs Punjab result 

Shreyas Iyer elected to bat first after winning toss, but ir batting line-up collapsed as Punjab bowlers executed ir plans intelligently. Shikhar Dhawan emerged as lone warrior for ir side, who helped m post a total of 164 runs in 20 overs. batsman's record-breaking century went in vain as Punjab batsman chased target comfortably with one over to spare. Nicholas Pooran's spirited half-century guided his team to victory.

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Shikhar Dhawan was judged as 'Player of Match' for his blistering kck.  Punjab jumped on to fifth position in standings with 8 points to ir name after winning duel. Whereas Delhi continue to be table toppers with 14 points despite ir loss to Punjab. 

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Shikhar Dhawan Dream11 IPL stats 

Delhi batsman has a history of stellar performances in league. Having featured in 169 matches throughout year, cricketer has amassed 3,981 runs at a decent strike-rate of 126.70. Dhawan has been in exceptional touch in Dream11 IPL 2020 and is placed at second spot in list of top run-getters of season with 465 runs in 10 matches. batsman's strike-rate has also seen a significant surge in this edition as he is scoring runs at close to 150. Dhawan has two fifties and two hundreds to his name in season. 

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15:38 IST, October 21st 2020