In the IPL 2008 season, Ishant Sharma had a notable performance, particularly in his bowling capabilities. Here are the top three statistics that stand out from his campaign:
Total Wickets: Ishant Sharma took a total of 7 wickets during the season, positioning him at 13th among bowlers. This highlights his effectiveness in breaking partnerships and contributing to his team's bowling strategy.
Best Bowling Figures: His best bowling performance in a single match was 0/49 against the Kings XI Punjab, which placed him at 7th position among Bowlers for that season. Although he did not take any wickets in that match, it showcases the number of runs he conceded while still being part of the bowling unit.
Total Maiden Overs: Ishant bowled 1 maiden over throughout the season, ranking him 3rd among all bowlers. This stat reflects his ability to control the game during certain passages, restricting the opposition's scoring rate without conceding any runs in that over.
These statistics collectively illustrate Ishant Sharma's role as a key bowler for his team, contributing to their overall performance in the inaugural season of the IPL.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | 4* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Mumbai Indians | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Mumbai Indians | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 80.00 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 2* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 200.00 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 0* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Deccan Chargers | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 3 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Mumbai Indians | 3 | 0 | 1 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 4 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 4 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deccan Chargers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 3 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mumbai Indians | 2 | 0 | 1 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 2 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 3 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 4 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
