Virender Sehwag

Lore & Background

During the 2009 IPL season, Virender Sehwag was a central figure for the Delhi Daredevils. As a former Indian opener and triple-centurion, he formed a formidable batting partnership with fellow opener Gautam Gambhir. Together, they set up many large totals for the team. The Daredevils' batting lineup also featured power hitters like Dilshan, AB de Villiers, and Manoj Tiwary. The bowling attack was led by New Zealander spin pro Daniel Vettori, India senior spinner Amit Mishra, Pradeep Sangwan, former India fast bowler Ashish Nehra, and was bolstered by the off-season signing of Australian Dirk Nannes. Despite finishing at the top of the points table during the regular season under Gambhir's captaincy, the Daredevils crumbled in the semi-final after Deccan Chargers' captain Adam Gilchrist hit the then fastest 50 in IPL history (in just 17 balls). Nannes, picked over Aussie pacer Glenn McGrath, was punished by Gilchrist and later by Andrew Symonds. The semi-final loss meant Delhi did not contest the final, though they qualified for the 2009 Champions League Twenty20.

In Their Own Story

The 2009 IPL season saw the Delhi Daredevils, with Virender Sehwag opening the batting, dominate the league stages. Sehwag and Gambhir had both developed since the prior season, setting up many large totals. The team finished at the top of the table. However, the semi-final brought a crushing defeat. Deccan Chargers' captain Adam Gilchrist smashed the then fastest 50 in IPL history in just 17 balls. Dirk Nannes, who was again picked over Glenn McGrath, was taken apart by Gilchrist and Andrew Symonds. The loss meant Delhi did not contest the final, despite having the best record in the league stages.

Reader's Guide

Virender Sehwag played for the Delhi Daredevils during the 2009 IPL season. Role: Opening Batsman. He partnered with Gautam Gambhir to set up many large totals for the Daredevils. 2009 Season Performance: The Daredevils finished at the top of the points table during the regular season. Sehwag was a key part of a batting lineup that included Dilshan, AB de Villiers, and Manoj Tiwary. Key Moment: The team lost in the semi-final after Adam Gilchrist hit the then fastest 50 in IPL history (17 balls). Legacy: Sehwag was a former Indian opener and triple-centurion who contributed to the Daredevils' strong 2009 campaign, though the team fell short of the final.

Did You Know?

• Virender Sehwag is a former Indian opener and triple-centurion.
• In the 2009 IPL, Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir set up many large totals for the Delhi Daredevils.
• The Delhi Daredevils finished at the top of the points table in the 2009 IPL regular season.
• The Daredevils lost the 2009 semi-final after Adam Gilchrist hit the then fastest 50 in IPL history (17 balls).
• Despite the semi-final loss, Delhi qualified for the 2009 Champions League Twenty20.