In the 2012 IPL season, Lasith Malinga delivered impressive performances that highlighted his prowess as a premier fast bowler. Here are his top three statistics from that season:
Total Wickets: Malinga took a remarkable total of 22 wickets, placing him third in the overall wicket-taking charts for the season. His ability to claim wickets consistently made him a crucial player for his team.
Total Dots: Malinga excelled at restricting the opposition by bowling 0 dot balls, which put him in the top position for this stat. This statistic underscores his aggressive bowling style, where he kept batters under pressure.
Four Wicket Haul: He achieved one four-wicket haul during the season, demonstrating his capability to make significant impacts in matches when required, which earned him the second position in that category.
These statistics are a testament to Malinga's effectiveness as a bowler in the 2012 IPL season, showcasing his ability to take wickets while maintaining pressure on the batting side.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pune Warriors | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 166.66 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 11 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 84.61 |
| Pune Warriors | 14 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 100.00 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 8 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 133.33 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 17 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 106.25 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | 4 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Pune Warriors | 4 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Deccan Chargers | 4 | 0 | 3 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 4 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 4 | 0 | 2 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Deccan Chargers | 3 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Pune Warriors | 4 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 4 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 | 0 | 1 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 4 | 0 | 1 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 4 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |