In the 2009 Indian Premier League, Ajantha Mendis showcased a mixed bag of performances, particularly in his role as a bowler. Here are his top three statistics from the tournament:
Best Bowling Figures: Mendis recorded his best bowling figures of 0 wickets for 19 runs against Rajasthan Royals in the 10th match on April 23, 2009. This performance demonstrated his potential impact on the game, despite not taking wickets.
Total Wickets: Throughout the tournament, Ajantha Mendis managed to claim a total of 3 wickets. This placed him at the position of 18th in terms of the overall wicket-takers for that season, highlighting that while he was not among the top wicket-takers, he contributed to his team's bowling efforts.
Total Runs Conceded: Mendis allowed a total of 117 runs across his spells in the tournament. Despite this relatively high number of runs conceded, it’s important to note that he bowled consistently, with a focus on containing runs when he wasn't claiming wickets.
Overall, Ajantha Mendis's IPL 2009 stats reflect a challenging season, particularly with regard to wickets and overall contributions with the bat and ball.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan Royals | 4 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mumbai Indians | 4 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 4 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
