Tendulkar Jr’s Debut to Rinku Singh’s Heroics: These Are the Best Moments of IPL 2023!
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a global phenomenon and the biggest cricketing league in the world today with its unique combination of cricketing talent, glamour, and drama. The league has witnessed several iconic moments that have etched themselves in the memories of fans since its inception. The IPL 2023 arrived in India this Summer like every year with its share of thrills, emotions, and action in Cricket’s biggest celebration. As the teams from across the country battle for the coveted trophy, the audiences were entertained with nail-biting thrillers, unbelievable catches, toe-crushing yorkers, run fests, and close finishes.
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From Rinku Singh’s unbelievable heroics in the last over to Tendulkar Jr’s debut, IPL 2023 was full of memorable moments fans would cherish for a long time. In this article, we look back at some of the best moments from IPL 2023 and relive the magic that made this season so special.
Here are some of the most memorable moments from IPL 2023
1. Rinku Singh 5 Sixes off 5 Balls
Who would have imagined that 5 sixes off 5 balls to win a match was ever possible? But like they say, “It’s impossible until it’s done.”
"Because he's the Knight #KKR deserves and the one they need right now" – Rinku Singh 😎#GTvKKR #TATAIPL #IPLonJioCinema | @KKRiders pic.twitter.com/b1QrN3fLjX
— JioCinema (@JioCinema) April 9, 2023
2. Rishabh Pant’s appearance at the stadium
Fans finally got a glimpse of India’s star wicket-keeper batsman in the stadium after the tragic road accident. We hope Pant is back in the Team India Blues very soon!
Rishabh Pant bonding with our DC team is the only video you need to see today ❤️#YehHaiNayiDilli #IPL2023 @RishabhPant17 pic.twitter.com/75ft3z6meF
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) April 15, 2023
3. Rahane – The T20 Specialist!
From a test specialist to a devastating T20 batsman – Rahane’s resurrection in IPL 2023 has been one of the key highlights of IPL 2023.
🔥 We are using 'Ridiculous' and 'Rahane' in one sentence… who would have thunk!? 🤯#KKRvCSK #IPLonJioCinema #TATAIPL #IPL2023 | @ajinkyarahane88 pic.twitter.com/zXhhtfIFlv
— JioCinema (@JioCinema) April 23, 2023
4. Arshdeep breaks the stumps twice!
Is there a better sight for a fast bowler than seeing the ball not only hitting the stumps but actually breaking it into two halves? And Arshdeep did it twice in an over! The LED stumps Arshdeep broke were worth INR 24 Lakhs each!
Stump breaker,
Game changer!Remember to switch to Stump Cam when Arshdeep Akram bowls 😄#MIvPBKS #IPLonJioCinema #IPL2023 #TATAIPL | @arshdeepsinghh pic.twitter.com/ZnpuNzeF7x
— JioCinema (@JioCinema) April 22, 2023
5. Dhoni’s moving address to his fans at the Eden Gardens
The wait to watch Dhoni come to the crease
MS Dhoni said, "thanks alot to the Eden Gardens crowd. They came to give me a farewell". pic.twitter.com/2Pc1T8GPBF
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 23, 2023
6. Arjun Tendulkar’s Debut Wicket
Here’s how Arjun Tendulkar announced his arrival to the big stage!
The first Tendulkar to take a #TATAIPL wicket – Arjun 😄#SRHvMI #IPLonJioCinema #IPL2023 | @mipaltan pic.twitter.com/QDq2vkp8L6
— JioCinema (@JioCinema) April 18, 2023
7. Virat Kohli as a ‘Captain’ once again!
We thought we had already seen the last of King Kohli – The Captain in the IPL. However, Cricket comes with a fair deal of surprises!
🚨 Toss Update 🚨@PunjabKingsIPL win the toss and elect to field first against @RCBTweets.@CurranSM & @imVkohli are leading their respective sides today.
Follow the match ▶️ https://t.co/CQekZNsh7b#TATAIPL | #PBKSvRCB pic.twitter.com/ITFDTd7ObP
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 20, 2023
8. Rashid Khan Hat trick
IPL 2023’s first hat trick and it comes from none other than the talented and majestic Rashid Khan.
𝐇𝐀𝐓-𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐊 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐝 𝐊𝐡𝐚𝐧! 👏 👏
Andre Russell ✅
Sunil Narine ✅
Shardul Thakur ✅We have our first hat-trick of the #TATAIPL 2023 & it's that man – @rashidkhan_19! 🙌 🙌
Follow the match ▶️ https://t.co/G8bESXjTyh#TATAIPL | #GTvKKR | @gujarat_titans pic.twitter.com/fJTg0yuVwu
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 9, 2023
9. Yashaswi Jaiswal Hits The Fastest 50 In IPL History
Playing against KKR, Jaiswal produced an absolutely stunning knock while chasing a target of 150. He hit Nitish Rana in the first over for 26 runs and later went on to hit 50 runs in record 13 balls!
Fastest FIFTY in the IPL
Yashasvi Jaiswal brings up his half-century in just 13 deliveries 👏👏#TATAIPL #KKRvRR pic.twitter.com/KXGhtAP2iy
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 11, 2023
10. Young Madhwal’s Bowling Spell of 5/5
Another year, another gem found by Mumbai Indians. Akash Madhwal single-handedly knocked out LSG in the IPL eliminator by taking 5 wickets for just 5 runs and allowed Mumbai to advance to the 2nd Qualifier.
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Source – IPL Twitter
11. The King Vs The Prince
In the last league game of the IPL between Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bangalore, both Virat Kohli for RCB and Shubman Gill for GT produced amazing centuries. Both of them gave back-to-back 100s a feat achieved only 2 times before.
While Virat Kohli’s 100 broke the IPL record for most 100s by a player in the IPL, Shubman Gill’s 100 won them the match and knocked RCB out of the season.
Back to back centuries for Virat Kohli! 🙌 🤌
Brings up his 7️⃣th IPL Century! There is no competition! G.O.A.T #PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #IPL2023 #RCBvGT pic.twitter.com/w8xmFqccny
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) May 21, 2023
🔙 to 🔙 𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 by our one and only, 𝗠𝗥. 𝗨𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗣𝗣𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘! 💯😍#RCBvGT | #AavaDe | #TATAIPL 2023 pic.twitter.com/Zc2rbtFmoC
— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) May 21, 2023
12. Sandeep Sharma’s No-Ball And Abdul Samad Six Off The Last Ball
This match between RR and SRH had one of the best finishes in IPL history. Sandeep Sharma had to bowl the last ball when SRH needed 5 runs off it to win. He bowls and Samad hits it and goes straight to a fielder and catches it. The whole RR team celebrate when they realise it was a no-ball! Sharma has to bowl again and this time Samad hits it for a six and wins the match for SRH.
WHAT. A. GAME 😱😱
Abdul Samad wins it for the @SunRisers as he hits a maximum off the final delivery. #SRH win by 4 wickets.
Scorecard – https://t.co/1EMWKvcgh9 #TATAIPL #RRvSRH #IPL2023 pic.twitter.com/yh0WVMEbOz
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 7, 2023
13.) Rashid Khan’s Blistering Knock
While Suryakumar Yadav hit a century in the first innings in a match between GT and MI, his knock got overshadowed in the second innings when Rashid Khan hit 10 sixes and produced a blistering knock of 79* (32).
TAKE A BOW, RASHID KHAN…!!
A figure of 4/30 in the first innings when the team scored 218.
79* (32) with 3 fours and 10 sixes when most of his teammates struggled to score runs.
– This is simply crazy! One of the greatest performances in a losing cause. pic.twitter.com/XFEOEMDmz1
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 12, 2023
14. Venkatesh Iyer Ends Century Drought For KKR
KKR’s Venkatesh Iyer became the only second player for the team to score a century, the last time being the inaugural match of the IPL back in 2008 by Brendon Mccullum.
What a knock by Venkatesh Iyer – 104 in just 51 balls. Just the 2nd player in KKR history to register a century.
The 15 years long wait for KKR finally over, well played Venky! pic.twitter.com/B0Djiabjvo
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 16, 2023
15. LSG’s 1 Wicket Win Over RCB
One of the most closest and thrilling matches of this year’s IPL was the RCB Vs LSG at Chinaswamy. It came down to the last over which saw a failed Mankading attempt by Harshal Patel and with just 1 run needed and only 1 wicket left in the end. LSG won the match in the end by 1 wicket after Avesh Khan ran for a bye and then threw his helmet on the ground.
Avesh Khan celebrating after not scoring any run against RCB was the best moment that I have watched in IPL on Jio Cinema. pic.twitter.com/xKtIgfPJBI
— Savage (@arcomedys) May 25, 2023
16. Jadeja Brings CSK Their 5th Title Win
Needing 10 runs off just 2 balls, Ravindra Jadeja stepped up to the occasion and hit one six and one four to seal the 5th IPL Title win for CSK.
𝗗𝗢 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦!
Two shots of excellence and composure!
Finishing in style, the Ravindra Jadeja way 🙌#TATAIPL | #Final | #CSKvGT pic.twitter.com/EbJPBGGGFu
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 29, 2023
As IPL 2023 enters the playoffs, we hope that the adrenaline only goes higher and the action gets even more intense. Which teams do you think would make it to the semis and finals? Do let us know in the comments below!