In the 2008 IPL season, Laxmi Shukla showcased some notable statistics that highlight his contributions both as a batsman and a bowler. The top three stats for him during that season are:
Highest Score: Laxmi Shukla recorded his highest score of 42 runs against Chennai Super Kings in the 11th match on April 26, 2008. This performance placed him at position 31 among all players in the tournament for the highest individual scores.
Total Not Outs: Throughout the season, Laxmi Shukla ended up being not out on 4 occasions, which was a significant achievement and placed him at position 2 in this statistic. This indicates his ability to finish innings and retain his wicket at critical moments.
Best Bowling Performance: His best bowling figures in a single match were 0 wickets for 23 runs against Kings XI Punjab in the 52nd match on May 25, 2008. This performance ranked him 7th among bowlers with substantial bowling contributions, showcasing that while he did not take wickets, he maintained a reasonable economy rate.
These stats reflect Laxmi Shukla's dual role and contribution in the 2008 IPL season.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deccan Chargers | 4* | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.66 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 42 | 33 | 4 | 1 | 127.27 |
| Mumbai Indians | 40* | 22 | 4 | 2 | 181.81 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 70.00 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 122.22 |
| Deccan Chargers | 14* | 3 | 2 | 0 | 466.66 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 10 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 125.00 |
| Mumbai Indians | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 13* | 11 | 2 | 0 | 118.18 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 15 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 150.00 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 125.00 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 2 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mumbai Indians | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deccan Chargers | 2 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 2 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
