Shane Watson had an impressive season in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2008, showcasing his capabilities both as a batsman and a bowler. Here are the top three standout statistics from his performance in that tournament:
Total Wickets: Shane Watson claimed a total of 17 wickets during the season, which ranked him third overall among all bowlers. His ability to take wickets consistently contributed significantly to his team's performance.
Total Runs Scored: Watson amassed a total of 472 runs throughout the tournament at an impressive strike rate, placing him fourth in the runs tally for that season. This included four fifties, highlighting his proficiency in performing under pressure.
Fastest Fifty: One of the highlights of his batting performance was achieving the fastest fifty of the season in just 28 balls. This not only showcased his explosive batting style but also his ability to change the course of a game in a matter of overs.
These accomplishments solidified Shane Watson’s reputation as a crucial all-rounder in IPL 2008, thereby playing a pivotal role in his team's overall success.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Daredevils | 21 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 140.00 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 76* | 49 | 5 | 5 | 155.10 |
| Deccan Chargers | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.66 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 61* | 41 | 8 | 2 | 148.78 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 14* | 8 | 1 | 1 | 175.00 |
| Mumbai Indians | 32 | 20 | 4 | 1 | 160.00 |
| Deccan Chargers | 5* | 2 | 1 | 0 | 250.00 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 74 | 40 | 5 | 5 | 185.00 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 46* | 28 | 6 | 0 | 164.28 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 19 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 126.66 |
| Mumbai Indians | 18 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 94.73 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 22 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 115.78 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 52 | 29 | 4 | 3 | 179.31 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 28 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 147.36 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Daredevils | 4 | 0 | 1 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 4 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deccan Chargers | 4 | 0 | 1 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 3 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 4 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Mumbai Indians | 4 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Deccan Chargers | 3 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 4 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mumbai Indians | 3 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 4 | 0 | 1 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 4 | 0 | 1 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
