In the IPL 2008 season, VVS Laxman showcased impactful performances with the bat, although his overall statistics positioned him lower in the rankings. Here are the top three stats that stand out regarding his performance during that season:
Highest Score: Laxman's highest score was 52 runs, achieved against the Royal Challengers Bangalore on May 3, 2008. It was a valuable innings that helped his team and demonstrated his capability to build an innings under pressure.
Total Runs: In the 2008 season, Laxman accumulated a total of 155 runs. This total placed him at the 40th position in terms of overall runs scored by batsmen in that IPL season, indicating that while he had a few impactful innings, he did not score prolifically across all matches.
Total 50s: He scored one half-century (50 runs or more) during the season, which not only highlights his ability to convert starts into significant scores but also placed him at the 5th position for half-centuries achieved by players in that season.
Overall, while Laxman had some notable performances, he faced challenges in terms of consistent high-scoring games throughout IPL 2008.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 16 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Mumbai Indians | 37* | 26 | 4 | 1 | 142.30 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 48 | 34 | 8 | 0 | 141.17 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 52 | 44 | 7 | 0 | 118.18 |
