In the 2012 IPL season, Lakshmipathy Balaji had several notable achievements that stood out among his peers. Here are his top three statistical highlights from that season:
Total Maiden Overs: Balaji recorded 1 maiden over, which placed him in 2nd position overall for this category. This demonstrates his ability to start bowling spells effectively and not concede runs in crucial moments.
Four-Wicket Haul: He achieved a remarkable feat by taking 1 four-wicket haul during the season, also securing the 2nd position in this stat. This indicates his capability to change the game's complexion by dismantling the opposition's batting lineup.
Total Dots Balls: Balaji was exceptional in restricting runs, finishing the season with a total of 0 dot balls, which was the best in the league, placing him at the top position for this statistic. This stat reflects his economy and effectiveness in keeping the runs at bay during his bowling spells.
These accomplishments highlight Balaji's impact as a bowler during the IPL 2012 season, underlining his prowess in both maintaining pressure and taking key wickets.
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 4 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 4 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deccan Chargers | 4 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 4 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mumbai Indians | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Pune Warriors | 4 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 2 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
