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Top 5 Performances By Devon Conway In IPL History 

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IPL has been nothing short of a blockbuster contest, several outstanding batsmen have showcased their skill and prowess, captivating fans with their exceptional performances. Having a confident approach as an opener with a wide array of strokes Devon Conway started brilliantly in his international career for New Zealand. 

 Devon Conway started his IPL career in 2022 and has played 23 matches in the IPL, scoring 924 runs at an average of 48.63 and a strike rate of 141.28. He has scored 9 half-centuries in IPL and has the highest score of 92* against Punjab Kings in IPL 2023.

 The Kiwi opener has become his side's foremost batsman because of his powerplay aggression, improvements in front-foot play, and reliable timing.  In a team that has star-studded and globe-trotting T20 overseas players, Devon Conway has gained immense popularity as an opener for Chennai Super Kings.


At OneCricket let's take a look at his top 5 performances in the history of IPL.

1.  47 (25) vs GT, IPL 2023 final

Gujarat Titans were asked to bat first in the second consecutive final since their inception in 2022. The defending champions scored a prodigious total - 214/4 in 20 overs. Sai Sudharshan played the innings of his life, scoring an unbeaten 96 off just 47 deliveries.

Devon Conway (47 off 25 balls) and Gaikwad (26 off 16 balls) this partnership (74 off 37 deliveries) was integral in setting up a base for the rest of the chase. Devon Conway played attacking cricket with excellent execution against arguably the finest bowling attack. He won the Player of the Match considering the occasion which makes this his best innings in the competition. 

2. 92*(52) vs PBKS, IPL 2023

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) emerged victorious within the toss and elected to take the batting initiative in opposition to Punjab Kings (PBKS). The CSK openers, Devon Conway and Ruturaj Gaikwad made a outstanding begin by accumulating 57 runs through the powerplay overs. Devon Conway hit a 92* in 52 balls with 16 fours and 1 six and performed a vital knock as CSK made 200/4 in 20 overs. Devon Conway performed a supporting function, specialising in rotating the strike and capitalising on unfastened deliveries. 

Devon Conway’s innings stood out attributable to his capacity to persistently rotate the strike and patiently anticipate scoring alternatives. 

3. 87 (52) vs DC, IPL 2023

In this away game at the Arun Jaitley Stadium CSK won the toss and elected to bat first. Playing a must-win game, Conway (87 off 52) and Gaikwad (79 off 50) smashed brilliant half-centuries to help Chennai Super Kings post a challenging 223/3 after captain MS Dhoni opted to bat. 

None of the Delhi bowlers looked threatening, as the openers ran away with the game in the first innings. Devon Conway batted aggressively, complemented his fellow opener  and attacked the bowlers in the powerplay. They brought up the team's 50 in only the fourth over. They came all guns blazing, hitting boundaries and sixes at will at the tacky Kotla pitch. The two put on 141 runs for the opening stand and smashed a total of 14 fours and 10 sixes.

4. 83 (45) vs RCB, IPL 2023

Devon Conway on April 17, played a mind-boggling  knock for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their match against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Bangalore against Chennai is one of the biggest encounter and rivalry that had a lot of hype.  Several cricket fans went to witness MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli up against each other. Devon Conway's performance turned out to be the highlight of the first innings. 

Devon Conway and Rahane played together an impactful partnership (74 runs off 43 deliveries). The RCB bowlers seemed to have no answers and was not able to target the duo.  Shivam Dube and Conway 80-run stand made things even more difficult for the home team. In his magnificent 83-run knock, Conway hit six fours and as many sixes at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.

5. 87 (49) vs DC, IPL 2022

DC skipper Rishabh Pant after winning the toss opted to field first. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway came to bat in the middle with the help of a 110-run opening stand, followed by a 32-run knock from Shivam Dube and a 21-run cameo off just 8 balls from skipper MS Dhoni, CSK managed to post 208/6 in 20 overs.  

Devon Conway batting skills has proven to be a good omen for CSK in terms of a strengthened batting unit. The left-hander innings took the target beyond the reach of the Capitals, who capitulated in the run chase.