In the 2008 IPL season, Praveen Kumar showcased his skills as both a bowler and a lower-order batsman. Here are his top three stats from that season:
Total Wickets: Praveen Kumar picked up a total of 11 wickets throughout the tournament, which positioned him at 9th among the leading wicket-takers. His ability to take wickets consistently was a vital asset for his team.
Best Bowling Figures: His best bowling performance during the season came with figures of 0/38, which, while it may not seem impactful in terms of wickets taken, still demonstrates his capability to contain runs during crucial overs.
Total Runs Conceded: Praveen conceded a total of 366 runs in the tournament, which placed him at the 9th position for runs conceded. This stat reflects both the pressure and challenges faced while bowling in the high-scoring format of T20 cricket.
These statistics highlight Praveen Kumar's dual role in the 2008 IPL season as a key bowler and a lower-order batsman with notable contributions despite facing challenges typical of T20 cricket.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 18* | 15 | 1 | 2 | 120.00 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 34 | 30 | 2 | 3 | 113.33 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 120.00 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 120.00 |
| Deccan Chargers | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 200.00 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 4* | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200.00 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 71.42 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40.00 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 21 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 190.90 |
| Mumbai Indians | 8 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 72.72 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mumbai Indians | 4 | 0 | 1 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 3 | 0 | 1 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 4 | 0 | 1 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 4 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deccan Chargers | 4 | 0 | 3 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 4 | 1 | 2 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 3 | 0 | 1 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 2 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 4 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 2 | 0 | 1 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 4 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mumbai Indians | 2 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
