In the 2009 IPL season, Ashish Nehra had some noteworthy statistics that highlighted his performance as a bowler. Here are his top three stats from that season:
Total Wickets: Nehra claimed an impressive total of 19 wickets, securing the 3rd position among bowlers in the 2009 season. This statistic underscores his effectiveness and impact in the tournament, showcasing his ability to take key wickets.
Total Maiden Overs: He bowled 1 maiden over, ranking 2nd in this category. This indicates his capacity to maintain pressure on the batting side by restricting runs during crucial overs, further emphasizing his skill as a wicket-taker.
Best Bowling Figure: Nehra's best bowling performance during the season was 1/6 against Kings XI Punjab, which is reflected in his overall bowling statistics. Though he has a best figure of 1/47 in one of the matches, his standout performance showcases his effectiveness in crucial game situations, ranking 5th overall for best bowling figures.
These stats collectively showcase Nehra’s effectiveness as a fast bowler in the 2009 IPL season, confirming his key role in the matches he played.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | 4 | 0 | 1 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 0 | 2 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 4 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Deccan Chargers | 4 | 0 | 2 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 4 | 0 | 3 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Mumbai Indians | 4 | 0 | 2 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Deccan Chargers | 4 | 0 | 1 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deccan Chargers | 4 | 0 | 1 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
