In the 2009 IPL season, Kevin Pietersen showcased a range of performances, but three standout statistics highlight his contributions:
Highest Score: His highest score during the tournament was 37 runs against the Delhi Daredevils. This innings came off 25 balls, showcasing his ability to accelerate the scoring rate with a strike rate of 148.00, including 2 sixes and 2 fours.
Total Wickets: Pietersen managed to claim a total of 4 wickets throughout the season, which placed him at the 17th position among bowlers. His best bowling figures were 1 wicket for 24 runs in the match against Kolkata Knight Riders, demonstrating his role as a versatile player who could contribute with the ball as well.
Total Runs Scored: Over the course of the tournament, Pietersen accumulated a total of 93 runs, which ranked him 50th among the highest run-scorers of the season. He faced 85 balls in total, giving him a modest average which indicates the challenges he faced during this particular IPL season.
These statistics reflect both his bat and ball contributions, illustrating his all-round capabilities in the IPL 2009 season.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan Royals | 32 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 106.66 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Deccan Chargers | 11 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 73.33 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 37 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 148.00 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 13 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 108.33 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | 3 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deccan Chargers | 4 | 0 | 2 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 2 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
