In the 2017 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, Naman Ojha showcased a mixture of performances with the bat. Here are his top three batting statistics from that season:
Highest Score: Naman Ojha made his highest score of the season against Kings XI Punjab on April 18, 2017. He scored 34 runs off just 20 balls, which included 2 fours and a strike rate of 170.00. This performance highlighted his ability to score quickly in challenging situations.
Consistent Strike Rate: Throughout the season, Ojha maintained a remarkable strike rate of 100 or above in most of his innings. His performance against teams like Kolkata Knight Riders on May 18, 2017, where he scored 16 runs off 16 balls with a strike rate of 100.00, emphasized his ability to maintain a solid strike rate even when the runs were not flowing freely.
Overall Contributions: In six innings across the season, he accumulated a total of 79 runs. While the number might not reflect a standout season statwise, his contributions in critical phases of matches displayed his role as a middle-order batsman, helping to stabilize or accelerate the innings as required.
Despite not having an explosive season statistically, Naman Ojha's performances were marked by consistency in strike-rate and critical contributions to his team's efforts.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 11* | 11 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 34 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 170.00 |
| Rising Pune Supergiants | 9 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 100.00 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 16 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 100.00 |
