In the IPL 2009 season, Sanath Jayasuriya showcased his skills with notable performances both as a batsman and a bowler. Here are the top three stats that highlight his contribution during that season:
Highest Score: Jayasuriya recorded his highest score of 52 runs against the Royal Challengers Bangalore on May 3, 2009. This innings was remarkable, not only for the runs but also for its pacing, as he scored those runs off just 43 balls with a strike rate of 120.93.
Total Runs: Over the course of the tournament, Jayasuriya accumulated a total of 221 runs, which positioned him at 23rd overall in terms of runs scored in the season. His batting included two half-centuries, demonstrating his capability to build significant contributions in matches.
Total Wickets: On the bowling front, Jayasuriya took a total of 7 wickets during the tournament, ranking him 14th for wickets taken. While he had a modest bowling economy and average, his valuable contributions with the ball added a multi-dimensional aspect to his game.
These stats reflect Jayasuriya's all-round abilities, making him a valuable player for his team in the IPL 2009 season.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | 26 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 130.00 |
| Deccan Chargers | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 12.50 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 52 | 32 | 2 | 4 | 162.50 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 75.00 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 52 | 43 | 6 | 1 | 120.93 |
| Deccan Chargers | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 71.42 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 29 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 107.40 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 57.14 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 16 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 76.19 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 30 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 176.47 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | 4 | 0 | 2 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deccan Chargers | 3 | 0 | 1 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 2 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deccan Chargers | 4 | 0 | 1 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 2 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |