5 iconic IPL battles we will never see again

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AB de Villiers smashed Steyn for 24 runs
AB de Villiers smashed Steyn for 24 runs

#4 Shoaib Akhtar vs Virender Sehwag

Sehwag and Akhtar commentated together on a few occasions after retirement.
Sehwag and Akhtar commentated together on a few occasions after retirement.

These two do not need any introduction. One is the fastest bowler the world has ever seen and the other is one of the most flamboyant and aggressive openers of all time. Although the Sachin Tendulkar vs Shoaib Akhtar battle was more predominant, Virender Sehwag and Akhtar weren't on friendly terms while they faced each other.

In the IPL, it would have been simple scintillating to witness they two go up against each other, but because of the fact that Akhtar represented KKR for a solitary season, they have faced each other only once in the IPL till date.

Well, that match went on to be a thriller as KKR notched up just 133 batting first on the Eden Gardens wicket. Akhtar then ripped apart the DD top order, including Sehwag on the very first ball, as he was caught by the wicketkeeper. Eventually, DD were bundled out for a mere 110.

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