IPL 2021: DC Legend Shikhar Dhawan Becomes First-Ever Batsman In IPL History To Attain 'Elusive Feat'

In the second match of IPL 2021, Delhi Capitals defeated Chennai Super Kings by seven wickets. With this, Delhi started its campaign with a victory. Chennai Super Kings had scored 188 runs in 20 overs at the loss of seven wickets after DC invited them to bat first. In reply, Delhi Capitals easily chased down the mammoth target after losing just three wickets in 18.4 overs. (Photo Courtesy: PTI)

Delhi Capitals star opener Shikhar Dhawan made his IPL 2021 debut with a bang. The left-handed batsman scored a brilliant half-century against Chennai on Saturday.  He played a match-winning 54-ball 85 run knock at Wankhede, Mumbai. With this, Dhawan attained many records. (Photo Courtesy: PTI)

Shikhar Dhawan hit 10 fours and two sixes during his innings.  With this, he became the first batsman to hit 600 fours in IPL history. The star opener has now hit a total of 601 fours in 176 IPL innings.  Dhawan is followed by David Warner in this list, who has hit 510 fours in 142 IPL innings. (Photo Courtesy: PTI)

Dhawan also surpassed RCB captain Virat Kohli to register a unique milestone.  The star DC opener has become the highest run-scorer in all T20 matches against Chennai Super Kings. Dhawan has scored 910 runs against CSK while Virat has scored 901 runs. (Photo Courtesy: PTI)

Dhawan has secured joint second position with Virat Kohli in terms of scoring 50-plus runs in an IPL innings.  Both players have scored more than 50-plus runs 44 times in Indian Premier League (IPL).  Sunrisers Hyderabad star player David Warner holds the top spot in this list after scoring 50-plus runs 52 times in IPL. (Photo Courtesy: PTI)