In the 2015 IPL season, Morne Morkel showcased his skills as a key performer, particularly with the ball. Here are the top three statistics that highlight his contributions during that season:
Total Wickets: Morkel took a total of 10 wickets, which placed him in the 13th position among all bowlers in the tournament. This reflects his effectiveness as a wicket-taker and his importance to his team's bowling attack.
Best Bowling Figures: His best bowling performance in a match came against the Rajasthan Royals where he recorded bowling figures of 2 wickets for 38 runs. This performance exemplified his ability to control runs while taking crucial wickets during matches.
Total Dots Bowled: Morkel managed to bowl a total of 79 dot balls throughout the season, placing him at 21st position in that category. His ability to bowl dot balls demonstrates his skill in restricting the opposition's scoring opportunities, which is essential for creating pressure during a match.
These statistics reflect Morkel's significant impact in the 2015 IPL season, especially in terms of wicket-taking and keeping runs in check.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan Royals | 4* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | 4 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 0 | 1 | 35 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 4 | 0 | 2 | 27 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 4 | 0 | 2 | 30 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 4 | 0 | 2 | 31 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mumbai Indians | 4 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 4 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
