In the 2009 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, Gautam Gambhir had several noteworthy performances. Here are the top three batting stats that stand out from his campaign:
Highest Score: Gambhir recorded his highest score of the tournament with an impressive 71 runs off 57 balls against the Kolkata Knight Riders on May 5, 2009. This innings included 7 fours and highlighted his ability to anchor the innings effectively while also maintaining a strong scoring rate.
Consistent Scorer: Over the course of the tournament, he demonstrated remarkable consistency. Despite facing a few low scores, his ability to score runs notably included his contribution of 47 runs off 38 balls against the Mumbai Indians on May 21, 2009. This innings was crucial in establishing a strong total for his team.
Striking Rate: Gambhir had a commendable overall strike rate in the tournament, with a notable performance on May 19, 2009, where he scored 27 runs off just 19 balls against the Royal Challengers Bangalore. This gave him an impressive strike rate of 142.10, showcasing his ability to accelerate the scoring when required.
Despite a few low scores, these standout performances reflect Gambhir’s crucial role as a key batsman during the IPL 2009 season.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings XI Punjab | 15* | 13 | 2 | 0 | 115.38 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 16 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 84.21 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Deccan Chargers | 17 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 113.33 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 13 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 92.85 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 71* | 57 | 7 | 0 | 124.56 |
| Mumbai Indians | 19 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 82.60 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 18 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 75.00 |
| Deccan Chargers | 19 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 76.00 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 8 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 72.72 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 8 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 27 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 142.10 |
| Mumbai Indians | 47 | 38 | 7 | 0 | 123.68 |
| Deccan Chargers | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
