Kyle Mayers has been sensational for Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League 2023. The Lucknow-based franchise had to keep Quinton de Kock out of the Playing XI to accommodate the West Indies player in the squad.
In the game between Gujarat Titans and LSG at the Narendra Modi Stadium, he played a fine innings of 48 off 32 balls, laced with 7 four and 2 sixes.
Mayers became the highest run-scorer in the powerplay overs in the 16th season.
Most runs in powerplay overs in IPL 2023
262 – Kyle Mayers*
251 – Faf Duplessis
241 – Y Jaiswal
224 – Ruturaj Gaikwad
218 – Virat Kohli
217 – Wriddhiman Saha
209 – Shubman Gill
202 – Ishan Kishan
De Kock was added to the playing squad for the latest game after KL Rahul’s season ending injury.