In the 2011 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Aaron Finch had a mixed performance, showcasing moments of both struggle and promise. Here are the top three stats that highlight his contributions during that season:
Highest Score: Aaron Finch's highest score in IPL 2011 was a rapid 25 runs off just 12 balls against the Pune Warriors India on April 17, 2011. This innings demonstrated his capability to accelerate scoring but was also reflective of the limited opportunities he had to build significant innings.
Strike Rate: Finch had an impressive strike rate of 208.33 during his best performance against Pune Warriors. This high strike rate indicated his aggressive batting style and ability to score quickly when he was at the crease.
Total Matches and Runs: Across the season, he played in 5 matches, scoring a total of 47 runs. Despite his limited success with the bat (an average of 9.40), he had moments where he showcased his potential, as evident in his standout performance against Pune.
In addition to his batting, Finch bowled in one match against the Mumbai Indians, where he bowled 2 overs, conceding 13 runs but did not claim any wickets. Overall, 2011 was a year of learning and growth for Finch in the Indian Premier League.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | 8 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 66.66 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 11 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 78.57 |
| Pune Warriors | 25 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 208.33 |
| Deccan Chargers | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60.00 |
| Deccan Chargers | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
