Shane Watson

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DOB: June 17, 1981
Role: All-rounder
Batting Style: Right-handed
Bowling Style: Right-arm fast-medium
Nationality: Australian

Rajasthan Royals

Auction amount of Shane Watson for IPL 2008

Salary of Shane Watson for IPL 2008

0.5 crore

Shane Watson was bought by Rajasthan Royals for INR 50 lakh (0.5 crore) during the IPL 2008 auction.

AUCTION HISTORY


Top 3 stats of Shane Watson from IPL 2008

Shane Watson had an impressive season in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2008, showcasing his capabilities both as a batsman and a bowler. Here are the top three standout statistics from his performance in that tournament:

  1. Total Wickets: Shane Watson claimed a total of 17 wickets during the season, which ranked him third overall among all bowlers. His ability to take wickets consistently contributed significantly to his team's performance.

  2. Total Runs Scored: Watson amassed a total of 472 runs throughout the tournament at an impressive strike rate, placing him fourth in the runs tally for that season. This included four fifties, highlighting his proficiency in performing under pressure.

  3. Fastest Fifty: One of the highlights of his batting performance was achieving the fastest fifty of the season in just 28 balls. This not only showcased his explosive batting style but also his ability to change the course of a game in a matter of overs.

These accomplishments solidified Shane Watson’s reputation as a crucial all-rounder in IPL 2008, thereby playing a pivotal role in his team's overall success.


Total Runs
472
Position:40
1 / Shaun marsh 616
Total sixes
19
Position:50
Total Fours
46
Position:60
Total 50s
4
Position:20
Total Wickets
17
Position:30
2 - Sreesanth19
Best Bowling Figure
0/39
Position:70
7 - Albie morkel0/44
7 - Yo mahesh0/28
7 - Laxmi shukla0/23
7 - Ashish nehra0/34
7 - Anil kumble0/47
7 - Shane warne0/34
Total Runs Conceded
383
Position:70
2 - Rp singh442
2 - Sreesanth442
Total Balls Faced
311
Position:50
1 / Shaun marsh 441
Total Not Outs
5
Position:10
1 / Rp singh 5