In the 2020 Indian Premier League (IPL), Kagiso Rabada emerged as one of the standout performers, particularly with his bowling prowess. Here are the top three statistics that highlight his exceptional season:
Wicket-Taking Ability: Rabada finished the IPL 2020 season as the leading wicket-taker, claiming an impressive total of 30 wickets. This achievement not only underscored his skill as a bowler but also reflected his consistency and effectiveness throughout the tournament.
Bowling Average: Rabada maintained an outstanding bowling average of around 18.20 over the course of the season. Such a low average indicates his ability to take wickets regularly while minimizing runs scored against him, which is a hallmark of a top-class fast bowler.
Best Bowling Figures: His best bowling performance in IPL 2020 came against the Sunrisers Hyderabad, where he recorded remarkable figures of 4 wickets for just 22 runs. This performance showcased his capability to dismantle opposition batting lineups, particularly in crucial matches.
Rabada’s stellar performance in IPL 2020 not only made him a key player for his franchise, the Delhi Capitals, but also established him as a formidable force in T20 cricket.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings XI Punjab | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 15* | 7 | 1 | 1 | 214.28 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 2* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.66 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 9 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 90.00 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.85 |
| Mumbai Indians | 12 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 171.42 |
| Mumbai Indians | 15* | 15 | 2 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Mumbai Indians | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings XI Punjab | 4 | 0 | 2 | 28 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 4 | 0 | 3 | 26 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 4 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 | 0 | 1 | 51 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 0 | 4 | 24 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 3 | 0 | 3 | 35 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Mumbai Indians | 4 | 0 | 2 | 28 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 4 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 4 | 1 | 1 | 33 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 4 | 0 | 2 | 27 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 | 0 | 2 | 33 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 4 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Mumbai Indians | 3 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 0 | 2 | 30 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mumbai Indians | 4 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 4 | 0 | 4 | 29 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Mumbai Indians | 3 | 0 | 1 | 32 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
