In the 2008 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, Dale Steyn showcased his exceptional bowling skills while also contributing with the bat, although his batting was limited. Here are his top three stats from that season:
Total Wickets: Dale Steyn took a total of 10 wickets, which placed him at 10th position among all bowlers in the tournament. His ability to take wickets consistently was crucial for his team.
Best Bowling Figures: His best performance came with bowling figures of 4 overs, 19 runs, and 2 wickets against the Deccan Chargers on May 25, 2008. These figures highlight his effectiveness and ability to maintain a low economy rate during a match.
Total Runs Conceded: Across the season, Dale Steyn conceded a total of 252 runs, which put him in the 23rd position for runs conceded. Despite this relatively high number, his ability to take wickets made him a significant player in critical match situations.
These stats illustrate Dale Steyn's impact as one of the premier fast bowlers in the IPL 2008 season, contributing to his team's overall performance.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 1* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | 4 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 4 | 0 | 1 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Deccan Chargers | 4 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 4 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 | 0 | 3 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 2 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 4 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 4 | 0 | 2 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Deccan Chargers | 4 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mumbai Indians | 4 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
