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6 Fours, 3 Sixes! Ex-CSK Star Suresh Raina Sets Big Cricket League Ablaze With A Fiery 62*

Akshita Patel

Suresh Raina slams half century in BCL [Source: @CricCrazyJohns, @Raina_Memes_/X.com]Suresh Raina slams half century in BCL [Source: @CricCrazyJohns, @Raina_Memes_/X.com]

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Former Indian cricketer and CSK fans' beloved Chinna Thala turned back the clock to slam fiery 62* runs off just 30 balls in a Big Cricket League contest between Southern Spartans and Mumbai Marines. His notable inning included six boundaries and three huge maximums.

The inaugural season of the Big Cricket League (BCL) kicked off last week on December 12. A total of six teams are competing in the 20-over format tournament. On December 17, Southern Spartans and Mumbai Marines were up against each other in the 11th fixture.

The Spartans batted first, and Phil Mustard slammed a blazing century. He went unbeaten on 140 off just 69 balls. His majestic inning included 16 fours and 8 maximums. 

Suresh Raina turns ballistic in BCL

To support him from the other end, former Indian cricketer and CSK superstar Suresh Raina played an equally impressive knock. He thumped 62* runs off 30 balls to steer Spartans to record a total of 231 runs at the loss of just one wicket.

Raina's knock was nothing short of spectacular. With his trademark ease, the Chinna Thala dispatched the ball to all parts of the ground, combining elegance with aggression. He timed everything perfectly, and his placement of the ball was as accurate as it ever could be.

Whether it was hitting sixes over the ropes or finding gaps for boundaries, Raina showed his capacity to turn a match in his team's favour with sheer consistency and flair.

Shikhar Dhawan scripts history with the fastest hundred

Shikhar Dhawan is back in the fray and making waves in the inaugural Big Cricket League (BCL) with a jaw-dropping performance. The former Indian opener, who had distanced himself from international cricket, reminded the fans of his exceptional batting prowess by smashing the fastest century of the tournament. 

In the 10th T20I match of the BCL, Dhawan's Northern Challengers (NC) were to clash with Chirag Gandhi-led UP Brij Stars (UPBS). Batting first, Dhawan came out all guns blazing and reached his half-century in just 28 deliveries. Turning up the heat, Dhawan finished with an awe-inspiring knock of 119 runs off just 63 balls, replete with 14 boundaries and 5 towering sixes.