David Hussey had an impactful performance during the IPL 2008 season, contributing significantly with his batting. Here are the top three statistical highlights from his campaign that year:
Highest Score: His standout performance came in the match against Kings XI Punjab on May 3, 2008, where he scored an impressive 71 runs off 46 balls. This innings showcased his ability to anchor the innings and score at a brisk pace, reflected in a strike rate of 154.34.
Fastest Fifty: David Hussey holds the distinction of recording one of the fastest fifties in IPL history during the season, achieving the milestone in just 24 balls. This performance is a testament to his explosive batting capabilities in T20 cricket.
Consistent Contributions: Over the course of the tournament, Hussey displayed consistency with notable performances, such as scoring 57 runs off 29 balls against Deccan Chargers on May 11, 2008, and 42 runs off 30 balls against Rajasthan Royals on May 1, 2008. His ability to score quickly and contribute strong middle-order performances was key for his team.
Overall, David Hussey's contributions in IPL 2008 underscored his reputation as a dynamic batsman in the T20 format.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 12 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Deccan Chargers | 38* | 43 | 1 | 3 | 88.37 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Mumbai Indians | 17 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 85.00 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 42 | 30 | 1 | 2 | 140.00 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 71 | 46 | 4 | 4 | 154.34 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 26 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 216.66 |
| Deccan Chargers | 57* | 29 | 4 | 3 | 196.55 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 31 | 31 | 0 | 2 | 100.00 |
| Mumbai Indians | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 11 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 73.33 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 12 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 109.09 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deccan Chargers | 3 | 0 | 1 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 2 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 3 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 4 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
