In the 2008 IPL season, Mohammad Kaif showcased a mixed performance with notable aspects in his batting statistics. Here are the top three statistics from his campaign:
Total Runs: Kaif scored a total of 176 runs over the course of the tournament, which placed him at position 33 in the overall run-scorers list for the season. Despite not being among the highest scorers, his contributions were significant for his team.
Highest Score: His highest score of the season was 34 runs, which he achieved in a match against the Kolkata Knight Riders (May 20, 2008). This innings highlighted his ability to stabilize the innings, although he was unable to convert this into larger scores throughout the season.
Total Fours: He hit 14 fours during the tournament. This demonstrates his capability to find the boundary and contribute to his team's scoring, albeit with fewer boundaries compared to the top players in the league.
Overall, while Kaif's performance statistics may not rank him among the top players of IPL 2008, he certainly played a role in contributing to his team's efforts throughout the season.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Daredevils | 9 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 47.36 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 62.50 |
| Deccan Chargers | 34 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 212.50 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4* | 6 | 1 | 0 | 66.66 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 21 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 116.66 |
| Mumbai Indians | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 57.14 |
| Deccan Chargers | 17* | 14 | 2 | 0 | 121.42 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20.00 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 34* | 31 | 4 | 0 | 109.67 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 10 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 142.85 |
| Mumbai Indians | 12 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 80.00 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20.00 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 12 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 109.09 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 12 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 133.33 |
