In the 2008 Indian Premier League (IPL), James Hopes had some noteworthy statistics that highlighted his contributions as an all-rounder. Here are his top three stats from that season:
Fastest 50: Hopes managed to score the fastest fifty in just 24 balls, putting him in third position among all players for this achievement in the tournament. This remarkable feat showcases his explosive batting capability.
Total 50s: Throughout the season, he recorded a total of 2 fifties, which positioned him fourth in this category. His ability to reach substantial scores contributed significantly to his team's performance.
Highest Score: Hopes’ highest score during the IPL 2008 was an impressive 71 runs off 33 balls. This innings was pivotal in demonstrating his capacity to anchor the innings and accelerate the scoring when needed.
These statistics accentuate Hopes' dual role as a valuable batsman and contribute to his team's strategies during matches in that IPL season.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | 71 | 33 | 10 | 3 | 215.15 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 16 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 18 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 150.00 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 125.00 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 14 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 200.00 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 27 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 142.10 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.66 |
| Mumbai Indians | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 13 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 130.00 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 51 | 35 | 7 | 1 | 145.71 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40.00 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | 4 | 0 | 1 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 4 | 0 | 1 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 3 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 4 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 2 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mumbai Indians | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 2 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 3 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 2 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
