In the 2009 IPL season, Lasith Malinga delivered standout performances with remarkable statistics that showcased his prowess as a fast bowler. Here are his top three stats from that season:
Total Wickets: He claimed a total of 18 wickets throughout the tournament, positioning him as the fourth highest wicket-taker of IPL 2009. His ability to take key wickets was crucial for his team's bowling unit.
Total Maiden Overs: Malinga bowled 2 maiden overs during the season, which placed him at the top of the charts in this category. This statistic highlights his capacity to contain runs and build pressure on the opposing batsmen right from the start of their innings.
Best Bowling Figure: His best bowling figures were 4 wickets for just 19 runs against the Chennai Super Kings. This performance illustrated his effectiveness and skill in restricting the flow of runs while causing substantial damage to the batting lineup.
Overall, Lasith Malinga's contributions as a bowler during IPL 2009 were foundational to his team's performance, making him one of the standout players of the season.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Daredevils | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | 4 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Deccan Chargers | 4 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 2 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 4 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 3 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deccan Chargers | 4 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 4 | 0 | 1 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 0 | 1 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 4 | 0 | 1 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 4 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 4 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 4 | 0 | 1 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |