In the 2009 IPL season, Andrew Flintoff had a notable performance characterized by a mixture of his batting and bowling contributions. Here are his top three stats from that season:
Best Batting Performance: Flintoff showcased his ability as a hard-hitting batsman, with his highest score being 24 runs, which came during the match against Mumbai Indians on April 18, 2009. This innings, while not game-changing, demonstrated his capacity to contribute valuable runs at the top of the order, helping his team during crucial moments.
Bowling Efficiency: In terms of bowling, Flintoff had a best bowling performance of 1 wicket for 44 runs in his first match against Mumbai Indians. This figure highlights his potential impact in the bowling department, despite having limited wickets overall during the season.
Overall Contributions: Across the tournament, Flintoff scored a total of 62 runs and took 2 wickets in 3 matches. While his overall contributions may not have placed him among the top performers statistically, his role in the matches was significant in providing both batting stability and bowling options.
These stats reflect Flintoff's versatility as both a batsman and a bowler during the IPL 2009 season, making him an important player for his team.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | 24 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 104.34 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 22* | 13 | 2 | 1 | 169.23 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 16 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 94.11 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | 4 | 0 | 1 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 3 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |