In the 2009 IPL season, Daniel Vettori showcased a notable performance with both bat and ball. Here are his top three statistics from that tournament:
Highest Score: Vettori's best batting performance came against the Rajasthan Royals where he scored 29 runs off 28 balls, which included 3 fours. This innings was significant as it demonstrated his capability to anchor the innings despite the challenges faced by his team.
Best Bowling Figures: Vettori's best bowling performance in the season was recorded in one of his matches, where he achieved figures of 0 wickets for 32 runs in 4 overs against the Royal Challengers Bangalore. While he did not take a wicket in that game, he effectively controlled the run flow, limiting the opposition's scoring.
Total Wickets: Throughout the season, Vettori took a total of 7 wickets. This placed him 14th overall in the tournament for wicket-takers, highlighting his role as a key bowler for his team, despite the overall performance stats showing areas for improvement.
These statistics reflect Vettori's contributions to his team during IPL 2009, illustrating his dual role as a reliable bowler and a lower middle-order batsman.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 29 | 28 | 3 | 0 | 103.57 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 200.00 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings XI Punjab | 3 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 4 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 0 | 1 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 2 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deccan Chargers | 3 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 3 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
