Smaran Ravichandran, the 22-year-old cricketer, is making waves in the Maharaja T20 League with his aggressive batting style, reminiscent of the thrilling action seen in Hindi films. His innings in the recent match was particularly noteworthy, as he scored an unbeaten 89 runs from 52 balls, showcasing his incredible talent and resilience. This outstanding performance not only led his team, Gulbarga Mystics, to victory but also saw him rewrite the league’s record books.
In the match, Bengaluru Blasters set a target of 165 runs, which Gulbarga Mystics successfully chased, securing victory with six wickets in hand. The key to this victory was Ravichandran’s explosive batting, scoring an impressive 89 runs off just 52 balls. His innings was studded with 5 sixes and 8 fours, with a strike rate exceeding 171.
Ravichandran’s performance earned him four significant records in the league. He is currently the leading run-scorer with 391 runs in 8 innings across 9 matches. He has also hit the most sixes, totaling 25, which is a record in itself. In addition to this, he has the highest batting average of 97.75 and has scored the most fifty-plus scores in the ongoing season of the Maharaja T20 League.
Before this, Kavya Maran, a prominent figure in cricket, had also recognized Ravichandran’s potential, selecting him as a replacement player for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2025. He was brought in to replace Adam Zampa. Unfortunately, an injury during fielding practice prevented him from participating in the IPL 2025 season, and Harsh Dubey was brought in as his replacement.
