In the IPL 2023 season, Dasun Shanaka showcased his abilities with some notable performances, although his overall stats reflected a challenging campaign. Here are the top three statistics highlighting his season:
Highest Score: Shanaka's highest score in the tournament was 17 runs, achieved during the Qualifier 1 match against Chennai Super Kings on May 23, 2023. This performance, while not explosive, indicated his potential to navigate through challenging overs.
Total Runs: Throughout the IPL 2023 season, Dasun Shanaka accumulated a total of 26 runs across his appearances. This places him at a position of 92 among all batters, indicating he had limited opportunities to make significant contributions.
Strike Rate: In his innings against CSK, Shanaka maintained a strike rate of 106.25, which reflects his ability to score runs at a brisk pace when he did get a chance to bat.
Overall, while his season was marked by a struggle for consistency, these stats underscore the moments where Shanaka made an impact on the field.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 9* | 7 | 1 | 0 | 128.57 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 17 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 106.25 |