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With just 11 days to go for IPL 2022, the excitement among the fans is increasing with every passing second as all the Indian fans are now eagerly waiting for IPL 2022 to start as soon as possible. Here in this article, we will take a look at some of the interesting IPL facts related to the number 11.
11 - Mohammed Siraj has taken 11 wickets for RCB in IPL 2021.
Siraj's impressive form with the ball since IPL 2020 has helped him get a lot of opportunities to perform at international level as well. Siraj's impressive form with the ball might be a crucial factor for RCB to lift their maiden IPL trophy. He has been retained by his franchise for a huge price of 7 Crores ahead of IPL 2022 mega auction.
11 - Number of matches won by CSK to lift the trophy in IPL 2021 is 11.
After a below par performance in IPL 2020, CSK made a great comeback in the next IPL season by winning 11 matches (including playoffs) to lift trophy under Captain Cool MS Dhoni's captaincy. It will be interesting to see whether CSK would be able to repeat the same magic under Dhoni in IPL 2022 also.
11 - Sanju Samson as wicket-keeper made 11 dismissals in IPL 2021.
Sanju Samson-led RR is expected to perform much better in the upcoming IPL season compared to their previous seasons. Samson is in contention to be part of T20 WC 2022 squad and his performance in IPL 2022 could be a deciding factor for it.
11 – Virat Kohli smashed 11 fifty-plus scores in a single IPL season (2016) which remains to be most for any player.
Virat Kohli, in IPL 2016, smashed 973 runs (7 fifties and 4 centuries) which remains the record for smashing most runs in a single IPL season. Kohli's blockbuster season in 2016 helped his side reach finals for 3rd time and Kohli being in full form again will make RCB much competitive side in IPL 2022.