In the Indian Premier League (IPL) of 2009, Kumar Sangakkara showcased several notable batting statistics that highlighted his performance throughout the tournament. Here are the top three stats that define his contributions:
Total Runs Scored: Sangakkara accumulated a total of 332 runs during the 2009 IPL season. This figure placed him in the position of 12th highest run-scorer in the tournament, demonstrating his ability to contribute substantially to his team's runs.
Highest Score: His highest individual score for the season was 60 runs. This performance stood as a highlight in his campaign and exemplified his capacity to play impactful innings under pressure, reflecting his experience and skill as a top-order batsman.
Strike Rate: He achieved an impressive strike rate of 130.23 in one of his innings against the Deccan Chargers, where he scored 56 runs off 43 balls. This indicates his ability to score runs briskly, noting that he had moments of explosive batting which were crucial for his team's scoring rate.
These statistics collectively underline Kumar Sangakkara's significant impact on the IPL 2009 season, showcasing his batting prowess and all-round contributions to his team during the tournament.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Daredevils | 8 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 72.72 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 26 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 108.33 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 26 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 144.44 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 60 | 51 | 7 | 1 | 117.64 |
| Mumbai Indians | 45* | 44 | 2 | 1 | 102.27 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 17 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 73.91 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 11 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 73.33 |
| Deccan Chargers | 25 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 138.88 |
| Mumbai Indians | 8 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 42.10 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 43* | 47 | 6 | 0 | 91.48 |
| Deccan Chargers | 56 | 43 | 4 | 1 | 130.23 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 7 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 77.77 |
