Mumbai Indian's Chris Lynn smashes quickfire 94 in Big Bash League

Lynn also became the first man to bring up 2,000 BBL runs as he hit 11 sixes in his innings before getting out. Lynn reached his half-century in just 20 balls.

Sydney: After getting bought at the base price in the recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) auction, Australia's destructive batsman Chris Lynn scored ravaging 35-ball 94 in the Big Bash League's game for Brisbane Heat here on Sunday.

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Lynn was the first buy of the 2019 IPL auction and he was sold to Mumbai Indians for INR 2 Crore.

Lynn also became the first man to bring up 2,000 BBL runs as he hit 11 sixes in his innings before getting out. Lynn reached his half-century in just 20 balls.

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Lynn recently expressed excitement on social media as he tweeted immediately after being snapped up by the defending champions Mumbai at his base price of Rs 2 crore.

Lynn said he won't have to face ace India pacer Jasprit Bumrah since they will now play for the same franchise.

"Great City, Quality Franchise, Flat wicket, Don't have to play against Jasprit Bumrah. Can't wait for @IPL 2020," Lynn tweeted.

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Lynn was not retained by Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of the auction.