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As each day passes, the excitement for IPL 2021 among fans keeps getting bigger and bigger. With just 13 more days to go for the resumption of IPL 2021, let us have a look at some of the interesting facts related to number 13 from the Indian Premier League.
13: Sam Curran has picked 13 wickets in IPL in UAE.
England all-rounder Sam Curran was the leading wicket-taker for CSK in IPL 2020 and he is expected to be a very handy batsman for his team in the death overs. Sam Curran's versatility is expected to provide stability to CSK in the middle and death overs.
13: Punjab Kings have won 13 matches against Mumbai Indians in the IPL.
Punjab Kings have had good success ratio against Mumbai Indians when compared to the other IPL teams and in their recent meeting also Punjab Kings defeated Mumbai Indians during the 1st phase of IPL 2021.
13: Rishabh Pant as wicket-keeper made 13 dismissals in IPL in UAE.
Rishabh Pant as wicket-keeper made 13 dismissals in IPL 2020 which happened entirely in UAE. In IPL 2021, Rishabh Pant as captain also has a very big responsibility on his shoulders. So far Delhi Capitals have performed very well under Pant and he is expected to take forward his side with brilliant performances coming from him.
13: 13 centuries have been registered by Punjab Kings batsman in IPL so far.
11 different batsman while playing for Punjab Kings in IPL have smashed 13 centuries so far. Hashim Amla and KL Rahul have smashed 2 centuries each while playing for PBKS in IPL. Remaining players like Shaun Marsh, Mahela Jayawardene, Paul Valthaty, Adam Gilchrist, David Miller, Virender Sehwag, Wriddhiman Saha, Chris Gayle & Mayank Agarwal have smashed 1 century for PBKS in IPL.