In the 2008 Indian Premier League (IPL), Wilkin Mota showcased some notable statistics that highlight his contributions as both a batsman and a bowler. Here are the top three stats from his performance that year:
Best Bowling Figures: Mota's best bowling performance came in his second match against the Chennai Super Kings, where he recorded impressive figures of 0 wickets for just 12 runs in 2 overs. While he did not take any wickets in that match, his economy rate was commendable, indicating his ability to restrict runs.
Highest Score of 25 Runs: In the semi-final match against the Chennai Super Kings on May 31, 2008, Mota made a valuable contribution with the bat, scoring 25 runs off 26 balls. This innings was crucial as it demonstrated his capability as a lower-order batsman to stabilize the innings and put runs on the board.
Total Runs Scored: Throughout the tournament, Wilkin Mota accumulated a total of 26 runs over the course of the season, with a batting average of 13.00 across his innings. His contributions, although limited, were key moments in some matches, particularly when he was required to play in pressure situations.
These stats effectively reflect Wilkin Mota's role in IPL 2008, where he made contributions in both batting and bowling, even if they were sporadic.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan Royals | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 25 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 96.15 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | 2 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |