T10 League 2019: Top 5 innings which are set to grab eyeballs ahead of IPL 2020 Auction

Maratha Arabians conquered Deccan Gladiators to emerge as new champions of Aldar Properties Abu Dhabi T10. short tournament saw a number of blistering innings, which entertained fans across globe and could attract bidders at IPL Auction 2020.

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T10 League 2019: Top 5 innings

5. Mohammad Shahzad, 57 off 21 balls vs Qalandars, Match 13

Shahzad along with his captain Shane Watson started Deccan Gladiators innings by focusing on posting a score big eugh to defend and partnership delivered with Shahzad hitting a six off very first ball. After Watson fell on 30, Shahzad kept ship steady, ripping balls to and over deep midwicket boundary time and time again. He stormed to his half-century off just 18 balls but lost his wicket at opening of seventh over, caught at long-on by Phil Salt, ending his innings on 57 off 21 balls, comprising 6 sixes and 3 fours. 

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4. Shane Watson, 75 off 35 balls vs rrn Warriors, Match 21

Chasing 108, Watson showed his prowess as a big hitter as he smashed rrn Warriors' bowlers all over park. former Australian all-rounder ended up scoring an unbeaten 75 off 35 balls but his effort went in vain as y fell short by ten runs. He did t receive any support from his teammates but this innings was as impactful as any. Hence, it is surprise why burly Australian all-rounder has been retained by Chennai Super Kings ahead of IPL 2020.

3. Chris Lynn, 89 off 33 balls vs Delhi Bulls, Match 19

dashing Australian opener went on a six-hitting spree to come close to hitting a century for second time in  Abu Dhabi T10 League 2019 at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium. He hit a 33-ball 89 which helped Maratha Arabians defeat Delhi Bulls by 30 runs. Lynn’s nchalant, robot-like hits for six were mostly through long-on, long-off and deep midwicket areas. Bulls’ bowling was decimated all bowlers were taken for a ride, but particularly spinners Adil Rashid and Mohammad Nabi were at receiving end of his marauding display.

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2. Tom Banton, 80 off 28 balls vs Karnataka Tuskers, Match 20

Somerset wicketkeeper-batsman Banton's stunning display of his 360-degree range of shots was re to see in Qalandars' victory over Karnataka Tuskers. Englishman, in his man-of--match performance, hit 80 from only 28 balls, an innings that included nine fours and six sixes to keep his side in competition.

1. Chris Lynn, 91 off 30 balls vs Team Abu Dhabi, Match 11

Lynn blasted 91 runs off 30 balls against Team Abu Dhabi as he helped Maratha Arabians post a mammoth total of 138/2. His innings was studded with nine fours and seven sixes as  29-year-old brought up his fifty in 18 balls. He broke England's Alex Hales' record of highest individual score in competition. Hales had scored 87* against Delhi Bulls in 2018/19 season. Lynn was released by IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders for upcoming season in 2020. His blistering performance will have all eyes on him in IPL Auction in December.

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