IPL 2018: Top 5 batting performances from first week

By CricWiz

Modified Apr 14, 2018 14:48 IST

Bravo set the stage on fire with his match winning knock in the first match. — Bravo set the stage on fire with his match-winning knock in the very first match

#4 Sam Billings: 56 off 23 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders

Billings played confidently against the spinners. — Billings played confidently against the spinners

CSK's grand comeback was maintained thanks to Sam Billings' fearless batting.

Chasing 203 against a strong KKR bowling line-up, CSK were in tatters when Billings walked to the crease.

The Englishman stitched an important partnership with MS Dhoni, taking the team closer to the target. He never let the asking rate get out of reach as he struck some lusty blows in almost every over.

The thing that impressed everyone the most was the way he tackled the spinners. His amazing batting paved the way for CSK's second win of the tournament.

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Edited by Arvind Sriram