In the 2012 Indian Premier League (IPL), Gautam Gambhir showcased some remarkable performances with his batting. Here are the top three stats that highlight his standout contributions during the tournament:
Highest Score: Gambhir's highest score in IPL 2012 came against the Royal Challengers Bangalore on April 28, where he scored a blistering 93 runs off just 51 balls. This innings featured 9 fours and 5 sixes, showcasing his aggressive batting style and earning him a strike rate of 182.35.
Fastest Fifty: Gambhir's ability to accelerate the scoring rate was apparent when he scored a quick-fire 32 runs off just 16 balls against the Delhi Daredevils on May 22. This innings included 3 fours and 2 sixes, and his strike rate of 200.00 highlighted his explosive start.
Consistent Contributions: Throughout the tournament, Gambhir delivered several consistent performances, including a score of 62 runs off 43 balls against the Chennai Super Kings on May 14. His innings was marked by 6 fours and 3 sixes, contributing to a healthy strike rate of 144.18.
These achievements reflect Gambhir's pivotal role as a top-order batsman for his team in the 2012 IPL season.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Daredevils | 16 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 106.66 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 64 | 39 | 9 | 1 | 164.10 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 11 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 169.23 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 66* | 44 | 7 | 1 | 150.00 |
| Deccan Chargers | 30 | 28 | 4 | 0 | 107.14 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 93 | 51 | 9 | 5 | 182.35 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 63 | 52 | 6 | 1 | 121.15 |
| Pune Warriors | 56 | 36 | 4 | 2 | 155.55 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 36 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 171.42 |
| Mumbai Indians | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 62 | 43 | 6 | 3 | 144.18 |
| Mumbai Indians | 27 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 117.39 |
| Pune Warriors | 10 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 32 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 200.00 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
