Rahul Tewatia completes 1,000 runs in IPL: Key stats
Gujarat Titans all-rounder Rahul Tewatia has completed 1,000 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Tewatia reached this landmark in Match 52 of IPL 2024 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The 30-year-old all-rounder has won several crunch games for the Titans. His ability to finish the run-chases stands out. Tewatia has also been part of DC, Punjab Kings, and Rajasthan Royals.
A look at his stats
Tewatia scored a 35-run knock from 21 balls versus RCB. He hit five fours and a six. In 92 matches (65 innings), Tewatia has amassed 1,013 runs at 25.32. The left-handed batter, who burst on to IPL as a bowling all-rounder, owns a strike rate of 134.70. Although Tewatia's tally includes a solitary fifty, his pivotal cameos in death overs are second to none.
His stint for GT
Tewatia has been one of the hot commodities in the cash-rich tournament. He fetched Rs. 9 crore from GT in the IPL 2022 mega auction. Playing for the newcomers, Tewatia compiled 217 runs at 31.00 in 2022. He struck at a jaw-dropping rate of 147.61. Although Tewatia had limited chances to bat in 2023, his strike rate shot to 152.63.
Tewatia's uncanny knock in IPL 2020
Tewatia's uncanny knock in IPL 2020 for RR against PBKS made him a household name. He smashed Sheldon Cottrell for five sixes in an over as his side chased down 224. Notably, Tewatia scored only eight runs off his first 19 balls. The next 12 balls saw his score an astonishing 45 runs. Overall, he managed 255 runs at 42.50 that season (10 wickets).
His journey in IPL
Tewatia made his IPL debut in 2014 for RR. He joined Kings XI Punjab (now PBKS) in 2017. Delhi Daredevils, now known as Delhi Capitals, signed Tewatia in the 2018 IPL auction. The star all-rounder returned to RR after a trade from Delhi ahead of IPL 2020. Tewatia, who now plays for GT, also has 32 wickets with his wrist-spin at 34.71.
