Lynn continued from where he left off at the Big Bash League, by hitting a superb 41-ball 93* in Kolkata Knight Riders win over Gujarat Lions.
Despite only returning from injury, Lynn didn’t show any signs of tiring as he starred with the bat right from the first delivery.
Lynn, along with Gambhir, plundered Gujarat’s bowling as Kolkata chased down the target with ten wickets in hand.
Few fell short of words to describe the record chase by KKR, while others poured in their praise for Lynn’s performance.
Since Boxing Day 2015 Lynn has scored 1257 T20 runs in 29 inns at an average of 59.85 & 9.40 runs per over, hitting ten 50s & one 100. #IPL
— Freddie Wilde (@fwildecricket) April 7, 2017
Had been told to watch out for Chris Lynn this year. Well, he's arrived by the looks of it!
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) April 7, 2017
@lynny50 the man in purple colours and the man in purple patch for @KKRiders, @GautamGambhir not too far behind @SonySIX @IPL #IPL2017
— Monty Panesar (@MontyPanesar) April 7, 2017
Chris Lynn in BBL:
— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) April 7, 2017
29 in 20 Balls
85* in 48 Balls
84* in 50 Balls
13 in 7 Balls
98* in 49 Balls
Chris Lynn in IPL:
93* in 41 Balls
He might well smile, @GautamGambhir for he couldn't have asked for a better start. And Lynnsanity is here for #KKR
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) April 7, 2017
Stunning stuff by Lynn-Gambhir. Gujarat being decimated, bowling thoroughly exposed.Cant see Bravo & Jadeja sitting out any longer #IPL2017
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) April 7, 2017
A complete demolition from #Gambhir & #Lynntastic as they create a new opening partnership record in #IPL. #DusKiDahaad #AmiKKR #GLvKKR pic.twitter.com/ZgyKJv25oy
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) April 7, 2017
Power and Class for @KKRiders this could be the best opening pair in the tournament.
— Michael Clarke (@MClarke23) April 7, 2017
Had been told to watch out for Chris Lynn this year. Well, he's arrived by the looks of it!
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) April 7, 2017
#Lynnsanity is here!!! #DusKiDahaad #AmiKKR @KKRiders @lynny50 pic.twitter.com/15OpszXUea
— AR Srikkanth (@arsrikkanth) April 7, 2017
