In the 2008 IPL season, Kumar Sangakkara showcased an impressive performance. Here are his top three stats from that season:
Highest Score: Sangakkara achieved his highest score of the season with a remarkable 94 runs off 56 balls against the Mumbai Indians. This innings included 13 fours and 1 six, resulting in a striking strike rate of 167.85. It places him among the top scorers for that match.
Total Fifties: Over the course of the season, Sangakkara managed to score a total of 4 fifties. This consistent performance at the crease highlights his ability to anchor the innings and contribute significantly to his team's total.
Fastest Fifty: One of his notable achievements was scoring the second-fastest fifty of the season, completing it in just 23 balls during his innings against the Deccan Chargers. He finished that match with a score of 50 runs off just 25 balls, demonstrating his explosive batting capability.
These stats underline Kumar Sangakkara's valuable contribution to his team during the 2008 IPL season, combining consistency with explosive scoring.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | 54 | 33 | 5 | 2 | 163.63 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 20 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 250.00 |
| Mumbai Indians | 94 | 56 | 13 | 1 | 167.85 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200.00 |
| Deccan Chargers | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75.00 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 28 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Deccan Chargers | 50 | 25 | 7 | 2 | 200.00 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 64 | 45 | 7 | 2 | 142.22 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75.00 |
