Smaran Ravichandran, a 22-year-old cricketer, has delivered a series of outstanding performances in the Maharaja T20 League. His batting style and aggressive approach on the field have drawn parallels to the dramatic flair of Hindi cinema. In his latest match, Ravichandran played a match-winning innings, scoring 89 runs off 52 balls, demonstrating his exceptional talent. His innings was not only the biggest in the ongoing season for him but also ensured his team’s triumph and entry into the record books.
The Gulbarga Mystics and Bengaluru Blasters clashed in a thrilling match. The Bengaluru Blasters set a target of 165 runs in their innings. However, Gulbarga Mystics successfully chased the target, securing a victory with six wickets remaining. The highlight of the match was Smaran Ravichandran’s explosive batting display. He played an unbeaten innings of 89 runs off 52 balls. His innings included 5 sixes and 8 fours, with a strike rate of over 171.
Following his brilliant innings, Ravichandran has broken several records in the Maharaja T20 League. He is now the leading run-scorer with 391 runs in 8 innings across 9 matches. He also leads in the number of sixes, with a total of 25. His batting average is the highest in the league this season, standing at 97.75. Furthermore, he has the most fifty-plus scores.
Notably, Kavya Maran had also recognized Ravichandran’s talent, including him in the Sunrisers Hyderabad squad as a replacement player for Adam Zampa in IPL 2025. However, an unfortunate injury during a fielding practice session prevented him from playing in the tournament, and Harsh Dubey was chosen as his replacement.