In the 2008 IPL season, Mahela Jayawardene had several noteworthy statistics that highlight his performance during the tournament. Here are the top three stats from his campaign:
Highest Score: Mahela Jayawardene achieved his highest score of 45 runs in his innings against the Deccan Chargers on May 1, 2008. This performance showcased his capability to stabilize the innings and contribute significantly to the team's total.
Strike Rate: He recorded an impressive strike rate of 211.76 during the match against Delhi Daredevils on May 17, 2008, where he scored 36 runs off 17 balls. This high strike rate indicates his ability to score quickly and maintain aggression, which is crucial in T20 formats.
Total Runs Scored: Over the course of the tournament, Jayawardene accumulated a total of 179 runs, placing him at 31st position among the run-scorers for the season. This statistic reflects his contributions to the team in various matches, despite not being among the top-scoring players.
These stats collectively illustrate Jayawardene's role as a key player for his team in the 2008 IPL season, featuring both his ability to play crucial innings and his overall contribution to the team's batting strength.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan Royals | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Mumbai Indians | 12 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 171.42 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 15 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 107.14 |
| Deccan Chargers | 45* | 23 | 6 | 1 | 195.65 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 10 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 166.66 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 17* | 22 | 2 | 0 | 77.27 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 8 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 133.33 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 36* | 17 | 3 | 2 | 211.76 |
| Mumbai Indians | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Deccan Chargers | 14* | 10 | 0 | 1 | 140.00 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 11* | 10 | 1 | 0 | 110.00 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 8 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 80.00 |
