IPL 2018: The Elite Club of 30+

May 4 (CRICKETNMORE) - T20 cricket is the shortest and the youngest format of the game and the fast-paced nature of proceedings makes it more suitable for young cricketers who can adjust their technique according to the game. Both batsman

Chris Gayle, The king of T20 cricket has played two match-winning knocks for Punjab so far in this season.

What’s more interesting that the top 5 players with most sixes in season 11 so far are cricketers in their thirties. Who says that the ability to play big shot reduces with age?

Check the list below (Records are Till 3rd May, After CSK vs KKR match)

Player - No.of Sixes

MS Dhoni - 24

AB de Villiers - 23

Chris Gayle - 23

Andre Russell - 23

Shane Watson - 21

The best part with these aged cricketers that they not only contribute with bat or ball but also brings a lot of experience required to handle the pressure situation. In T20 format, things change very fast and more than the skills, it's the patience which matters a lot to handle the tricky situation. 

This elite club of players who are in the thirties are making headlines in IPL 2018 and hope it will continue to inspire younger cricketers as well. 

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Sahir