IPL: 5 Instances when a batter should've got retired out
These are some of the instances when batters retiring out would've helped their team.
1. Steve Smith: 51 from 50 balls, IPL 2017 Final RPS vs MI
This was the slowest half-century ever in an IPL final. The 2017 IPL final was a nightmare for every Pune fan and they might never forget it, given how they had bottled a low-scoring chase. With a modest target of 130, they fell short by just one run.
Pune was the best team in the tournament, with orthodox players firing on all cylinders, everyone was surprised by their performances. But, they started the chase with a bit of a shock. Rahul Tripathi was out for just 3 runs. However, Rahane and Smith steadied the ship.
As Rahane was caught for 44 runs, the onus was on Smith to finish off the game. But, his score of 51 from 50 balls was way too slow for any chase. This meant that Dhoni, Tiwary, and Dan Christian were under immense pressure. There is no doubt that the result would have been different if Smith would have gotten out or got retired out early.
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