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Suresh Raina becomes first player to cross 2000 runs in IPL
Chennai Super Kings' Suresh Raina on Monday became the first-ever batsman to cross 2000 runs in the Indian Premier League.
- Press Trust of India
- Updated: May 01, 2012 12:09 am IST
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Chennai:
Chennai Super Kings' Suresh Raina on Monday became the first-ever batsman to cross 2000 runs in the Indian Premier League.
Raina achieved the feat during the course of his 44-run knock against Kolkata Knight Riders at the M A Chidambaram Stadium.
Prior to this match, the left-handed Raina had 1865 runs from 64 matches at an average of 35.86.
Raina, who top-scored for his team on Monday, has been playing in the cash-rich Twenty20 league since its inaugural edition in 2008.
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