In the 2009 IPL season, Lakshmipathy Balaji showcased some notable performances as a bowler. Here are his top three statistics from that year:
Four Wicket Haul: Balaji achieved a significant milestone of taking a four-wicket haul in one of the matches, which placed him in the second position among all bowlers for this achievement during the season. This demonstrates his ability to be a game-changer and a crucial player for his team.
Total Wickets: Throughout the tournament, Balaji captured a total of 13 wickets. Though this placed him in the ninth position overall for the season, it highlights his consistent performance with the ball, contributing to his team's overall strategy and effectiveness.
Best Bowling Figure: Balaji registered his best bowling figures of 0/40 in a game. This performance, despite no wickets taken, indicates his ability to bowl economically and put pressure on the batting side, assisting his team in limiting runs.
These statistics reflect Balaji's particular strengths in the 2009 IPL season, especially in wicket-taking abilities and his overall impact in crucial matches.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Daredevils | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.66 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 2* | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 2 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 4 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Deccan Chargers | 3 | 0 | 1 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 3 | 0 | 4 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 3 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deccan Chargers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 4 | 0 | 1 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 3 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 0 | 1 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mumbai Indians | 2 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 3 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 2 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 2 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
