In the 2014 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, Shane Watson showcased impressive performances across various statistical categories. Here are his top three stats from that season:
Total Hat-Tricks: Watson achieved a remarkable feat by taking 1 hat-trick, which positioned him at the top of the rankings in this category for the season. This accomplishment highlighted his exceptional ability as a bowler in crucial matches.
Total Fifties (50s): He scored 2 half-centuries during the season, ranking him fifth in the league for this stat. His consistent scoring ability was vital for his team's performance, reflecting his prowess as a batsman.
Best Bowling Figure: Watson's best bowling performance came with the figures of 0 wickets for 35 runs, securing him a fifth-place ranking in the best bowling figures for the season. This performance underscored his utility as a bowler, despite not taking wickets in that match.
These statistics illustrate Shane Watson's all-around contributions to his team's efforts during the IPL 2014 season, demonstrating both his bowling effectiveness and his batting reliability.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.85 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 50 | 29 | 5 | 3 | 172.41 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 116.66 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 24 | 24 | 1 | 2 | 100.00 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 33 | 24 | 5 | 0 | 137.50 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 16* | 10 | 0 | 2 | 160.00 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 31 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 155.00 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 110.00 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20.00 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 51 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 141.66 |
| Mumbai Indians | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Mumbai Indians | 8 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 44.44 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 3 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 2 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 2 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mumbai Indians | 2 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
