In the 2008 IPL season, Zaheer Khan delivered noteworthy performances, making an impact as both a bowler and a lower-order batsman. Here are his top three statistics from that season:
Total Wickets: Zaheer Khan took a total of 13 wickets, positioning him at seventh in the overall wickets tally for the season. His ability to consistently take wickets made him a crucial player for his team.
Best Bowling Figures: His best bowling figures in a match were 0 for 17 off 3 overs. While this might not show a wicket taken, he demonstrated his capability to restrict runs and maintain pressure on the opposition.
Total Runs Conceded: Zaheer Khan conceded a total of 357 runs in the season, ranking him at tenth in terms of runs given away. Despite giving away runs, his wicket-taking ability complemented his bowling style, showcasing his value to the team as a bowler who could change the course of the game.
These statistics highlight Zaheer Khan's contribution in the 2008 IPL season as a prominent bowler, reflecting his skills in both taking wickets and limiting opposition scoring.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 37.50 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 17* | 18 | 2 | 0 | 94.44 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Deccan Chargers | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 1* | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20.00 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 4* | 1 | 1 | 0 | 400.00 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 | 0 | 1 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mumbai Indians | 4 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 4 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 4 | 0 | 3 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 4 | 0 | 1 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deccan Chargers | 4 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 4 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 3 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 4 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 4 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 3 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
