In the 2008 IPL season, Virat Kohli showcased a mix of formidable batting and contributing bowling efforts. Here are his top three standout statistics from that season:
Highest Score: Kohli's highest score during the 2008 IPL season was 38 runs, achieved in the match against Deccan Chargers on May 3, 2008. This innings demonstrated his ability to anchor the innings and contributed significantly to his team's efforts during that match.
Total Runs: Throughout the 2008 season, Virat Kohli accumulated a total of 165 runs. This total reflects his involvement in several matches and his role as a middle-order batsman, providing crucial runs to his team.
Total Fours: Kohli hit a total of 18 fours during the season, indicating his proficiency in finding gaps and scoring boundaries. This ability to strike the ball effectively was instrumental in building partnerships and setting competitive totals for his team.
These statistics highlight Kohli's contributions as a young and emerging talent during the inaugural season of the IPL.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20.00 |
| Mumbai Indians | 23 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 164.28 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 13 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 92.85 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 12 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 171.42 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Deccan Chargers | 38 | 29 | 1 | 2 | 131.03 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 34 | 36 | 5 | 0 | 94.44 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 21 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 95.45 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.85 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 10 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 62.50 |
| Deccan Chargers | 9 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 180.00 |
| Mumbai Indians | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Daredevils | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 2 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Deccan Chargers | 3 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |