In the 2008 Indian Premier League (IPL), Ajantha Mendis showcased his skills primarily as a bowler, and his top three statistics for that season are as follows:
Best Bowling Figure: Mendis achieved his best bowling figures of 1 wicket for 24 runs in a match against Kings XI Punjab on May 25, 2008. This performance ranked him 6th in terms of best bowling figures in the tournament for that season.
Total Wickets: Throughout the 2008 IPL season, Mendis took a total of 1 wicket. While this figure places him 19th in terms of total wickets taken, it also reflects the limited opportunities he had to showcase his wicket-taking ability.
Total Runs Conceded: Mendis conceded a total of 24 runs in the match against Kings XI Punjab, positioning him at 75th in terms of runs conceded. Despite this relatively low wicket tally, his economy rate in that particular match was notable.
Overall, Mendis had a modest impact in his debut IPL season but was recognized for his unique bowling style which later gained prominence in international cricket.