In the 2008 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, Irfan Pathan showcased a strong all-round performance. Here are his top three stats from that season:
Total Wickets: Irfan Pathan took a total of 15 wickets in the tournament, placing him in the fifth position among all bowlers. This performance highlighted his effectiveness as a key bowler for his team.
Best Bowling Figures: His best bowling performance of the season came with figures of 4 overs, 22 runs, and 3 wickets against the Royal Challengers Bangalore on May 5, 2008. This performance demonstrated his ability to take crucial wickets while maintaining an economical bowling rate.
Highest Batting Score: As a batsman, Irfan Pathan recorded a highest score of 40 runs from 18 balls against the Chennai Super Kings on May 10, 2008. This innings was marked by an explosive strike rate of 222.22, reflecting his capability to contribute significantly lower down the batting order.
These top stats from IPL 2008 illustrate Irfan Pathan's dual impact as a valuable all-rounder.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | 3* | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60.00 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 12 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 63.15 |
| Mumbai Indians | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 200.00 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 10 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 142.85 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 24* | 26 | 2 | 0 | 92.30 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 17* | 17 | 1 | 1 | 100.00 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 40 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 222.22 |
| Mumbai Indians | 9* | 5 | 0 | 1 | 180.00 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 175.00 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | 4 | 0 | 2 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 4 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Mumbai Indians | 4 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 4 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Deccan Chargers | 4 | 0 | 2 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 3 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 4 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mumbai Indians | 4 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 3 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 4 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
