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_*Matthew Hayden*_
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*Runs:* 426
*Highest:* 89
*Average:* 47.33
*Strike Rate:* 151.60
Australia's loss has been a huge gain for the Chennai Super Kings. He may have quit international cricket but the hunger for runs remains.
If bowlers thought Matthew Hayden make take it just a bit easy in the IPL, they were in for a rude shock. The left-hander has been virtually unstoppable in the tournament and has taken every bowling attack to the cleaners.
Last year, he didn't play the full IPL due to international commitments, but this year he is taking part in the full tournament and following a big break has given full value for money.
His most dangerous shot has been the one when he calmly walks down the wicket and dismisses the bowler, whether a pacer or spinner, high into the stands.
At 37, the left-hander can put to shame many of the young fielders around the world. His power-packed batting has been a major influence on the Chennai Super Kings who, after a slow start, are looking one of the top favourites for the title.
So far, he leads the batting charts with 426 runs from nine matches at 47.33, with three half-centuries; the next best batsman is team-mate Suresh Raina, but he trails by more than 100 runs.
Not surprisingly, he has hit the most sixes and boundaries so far in the tournament -- 17 sixes and 49 boundaries and boasts the highest strike rate too.
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