Muttiah Muralitharan had a notable impact during the IPL 2009 season, showcasing his skill as a bowler and contributing in various matches. Here are the top three stats from his performance in that season:
Total Wickets: Muralitharan took a total of 14 wickets, which positioned him at 8th in the league for most wickets. His ability to consistently take wickets proved valuable for his team.
Best Bowling Figures: He achieved his best bowling figures of 4 overs, 15 runs, and 1 wicket in a critical match against the Royal Challengers Bangalore during the 2nd semi-final on May 23, 2009. This performance illustrated his economical bowling and effectiveness in high-pressure situations.
Total Maiden Overs: Muralitharan bowled 1 maiden over, placing him 2nd in the league for maiden overs bowled. This statistic reflects his ability to maintain tight control over the run rate while applying pressure on the batsmen.
These stats exemplify Muralitharan’s dominance and tactical prowess as a bowler during the 2009 IPL season.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Daredevils | 0* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75.00 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200.00 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 3 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deccan Chargers | 4 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 4 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 4 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deccan Chargers | 3 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 4 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 4 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mumbai Indians | 4 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 4 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
