India, April 14 -- Karun Nair made a dream return to the Indian Premier League (IPL) on April 13, smashing 89 off just 40 deliveries for Delhi Capitals against Mumbai Indians. Entering the field as an impact substitute following the early dismissal of Jake Fraser-McGurk, the 33-year-old Nair tore into a formidable MI bowling attack, reaching his half-century in only 22 balls-his fastest in IPL history.

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This explosive innings marked Nair's first IPL fifty in seven years, his previous one coming in 2018 while playing for Kings XI Punjab. His knock also became his highest score in the tournament, surpassing the 83 he scored against Sunrise...