In the 2009 Indian Premier League (IPL), Albie Morkel showcased some notable performances across various aspects of the game. Here are his top three stats:
Total Wickets: Albie Morkel took a total of 13 wickets during the tournament, which positioned him at 9th overall in terms of wicket-taking. This underscores his effectiveness as a bowler throughout the season.
Best Bowling Figures: His best bowling figures were 0 for 39, occurring during one of his matches in the tournament. While this may not seem remarkable in the traditional sense, it still highlights his ability to contain runs, as he frequently participated in tight matches.
High Strike Rate: With a strike rate of 210.00 in a match against the Kolkata Knight Riders, where he scored 21 runs off just 10 balls, Morkel demonstrated his explosive batting capability, contributing significantly to the team's scoring during crucial moments.
These statistics reflect Morkel's all-round contributions in the IPL 2009 season, both with the ball and bat.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 166.66 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 13* | 14 | 1 | 0 | 92.85 |
| Deccan Chargers | 13 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 185.71 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 4* | 1 | 1 | 0 | 400.00 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 150.00 |
| Deccan Chargers | 4* | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80.00 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 2* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 9 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 128.57 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 21* | 10 | 1 | 2 | 210.00 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 20* | 17 | 1 | 1 | 117.64 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 2 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 4 | 0 | 1 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deccan Chargers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 4 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 4 | 0 | 1 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deccan Chargers | 3 | 1 | 2 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 3 | 0 | 1 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 3 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mumbai Indians | 4 | 0 | 1 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 3 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 3 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
