In the IPL 2010 season, Muttiah Muralitharan delivered impressive performances as a bowler, and his top three stats reflect his strengths in the tournament:
Total Wickets: Muralitharan took a total of 15 wickets during the season, placing him in a commendable fourth position among bowlers in the tournament. His ability to claim wickets consistently showcased his effectiveness in the bowling department.
Best Bowling Figures: His best bowling performance came with figures of 1 wicket for just 16 runs against Kings XI Punjab on March 21, 2010. This exceptional economy and wicket-taking ability highlighted his skill as a bowler.
Total Runs Conceded: Throughout the season, Muralitharan conceded a total of 329 runs across his matches, allowing an average of just over 22 runs per wicket. This statistic placed him 17th among bowlers in terms of runs conceded, emphasizing his capability to maintain a tight bowling line and restrict the opposition's scoring opportunities.
Muralitharan's contributions in IPL 2010 were vital for his team, and these statistics underline his prowess as one of the leading bowlers of the tournament.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deccan Chargers | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deccan Chargers | 4 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 4 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 4 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mumbai Indians | 4 | 0 | 2 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 4 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 4 | 0 | 1 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 | 0 | 1 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Deccan Chargers | 4 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mumbai Indians | 4 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
