In the 2011 IPL season, Dale Steyn showcased his talents both with the bat and the ball, but his bowling was particularly noteworthy. Here are his top three stats from that season:
Total Wickets: Dale Steyn claimed a total of 14 wickets during the tournament, ranking him as one of the leading bowlers of the season. This impressive wicket tally was essential for his team's performance.
Best Bowling Figures: Steyn's best bowling figures in a match were 4 overs, 30 runs, and 0 wickets (4-30-0) against Pune Warriors. While this particular match did not yield any wickets, his overall economy and ability to consistently challenge batsmen were notable throughout the season.
Total Maiden Overs: He bowled 1 maiden over during the tournament, reflecting his ability to apply pressure on the opposition batsmen right from the start of the innings. This demonstrates his skill in building up the game and maintaining tight control over runs when needed.
These stats highlight Dale Steyn's significant contribution as a bowler in the IPL 2011 season, affirming his status as a formidable force in T20 cricket.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan Royals | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 116.66 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 13 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 108.33 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 1* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Mumbai Indians | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 44.44 |
| Pune Warriors | 11 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 183.33 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan Royals | 4 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 | 0 | 1 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 3 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 4 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mumbai Indians | 4 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kochi Tuskers Kerala | 3 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 | 0 | 1 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 4 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Pune Warriors | 4 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Pune Warriors | 4 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 3 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
