In the 2008 IPL season, Sanath Jayasuriya showcased impressive prowess as a cricketer, both with the bat and ball. Here are his top three standout statistics from that season:
Total Sixes: Jayasuriya led the league with a remarkable total of 31 sixes. This outstanding achievement placed him firmly in the first position among all players in the tournament for sixes, highlighting his explosive batting style and ability to clear the boundary.
Total Runs: He accumulated a substantial total of 514 runs during the season, placing him third overall in the IPL 2008 run-scoring charts. His contributions came at crucial moments, and his experience added significant depth to his team’s batting lineup.
Fastest 50: Jayasuriya recorded a fast half-century in just 25 balls, ranking fourth in the list for the fastest fifties of the tournament. This not only reflects his ability to score quickly under pressure but also emphasizes his status as one of the most dynamic openers in T20 cricket.
These statistics underscore Sanath Jayasuriya's impact in the IPL 2008 season, making him one of the standout players of the tournament.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 29 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 181.25 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 20 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 181.81 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14.28 |
| Deccan Chargers | 18 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 85.71 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 18 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 180.00 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 34 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 212.50 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 18 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 90.00 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 114* | 48 | 9 | 11 | 237.50 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 48* | 17 | 6 | 3 | 282.35 |
| Deccan Chargers | 36 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 240.00 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 20 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 166.66 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 66 | 42 | 6 | 5 | 157.14 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 38 | 37 | 4 | 0 | 102.70 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 54 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 145.94 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 0 | 1 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deccan Chargers | 2 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 1 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 2 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deccan Chargers | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 4 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |