In 2008, Ricky Ponting had a challenging season during the inaugural Indian Premier League (IPL). Here are the top three statistics from his performance that year:
Total Runs: Ricky Ponting scored a total of 39 runs in the tournament. This figure showcases the difficulties he faced as a batsman, placing him at position 72 among all players in terms of total runs scored.
Highest Score: His highest score in the tournament was 20 runs, which came in the opening match against the Royal Challengers Bangalore. This score was notably low for a player of his caliber, landing him at position 47 for highest individual scores in the IPL 2008 campaign.
Total Ducks: Ponting registered 2 ducks during the tournament, ranking him at position 1 for total ducks. This indicates that he was dismissed without scoring in two of his four appearances, contributing to a disappointing batting display throughout the season.
Overall, Ricky Ponting's IPL 2008 statistics reflect a tough season, marked by inconsistent performances and struggles with form.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 20 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 100.00 |
| Deccan Chargers | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Mumbai Indians | 19 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 61.29 |
