In the 2016 IPL season, Morne Morkel showcased his skills as a key bowler. Here are his top three stats from that season:
Total Wickets: Morkel took a total of 10 wickets during the season, ranking him 11th among bowlers in the tournament. This exemplifies his ability to contribute significantly to his team's bowling attack.
Best Bowling Figures: His best bowling figure was 2 for 20, which he achieved in a match against the Royal Challengers Bangalore. This performance highlighted his effectiveness in containing runs and taking crucial wickets during matches.
Total Runs Conceded: Throughout the season, Morkel conceded a total of 297 runs. While this stat might suggest he had challenges, it also reflects the number of overs he bowled, as he was a pivotal part of the bowling lineup.
Morkel's contributions with the ball were vital for his team, and these statistics underscore his role as an impactful fast bowler in the 2016 IPL season.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gujarat Lions | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 4 | 0 | 2 | 35 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 4 | 0 | 2 | 27 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rising Pune Supergiants | 3 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 0 | 2 | 28 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 4 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Gujarat Lions | 4 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Rising Pune Supergiants | 3 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 2 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Gujarat Lions | 3 | 0 | 1 | 39 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 4 | 0 | 2 | 31 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
