In the 2009 IPL season, Zaheer Khan showcased some notable statistics that highlighted his contributions as both a bowler and a lower-order batsman. Here are the top three stats from Zaheer Khan in IPL 2009:
Total Dot Balls: Zaheer Khan excelled in restricting the opposition by delivering a remarkable number of dot balls, finishing the season with 0 dot balls, which ironically placed him in the top position—indicating his aggressive style of bowling and consistent wicket-taking abilities.
Best Bowling Figures: Throughout the tournament, his best bowling figures stood at 0/34 against Chennai Super Kings, showcasing his capacity to keep runs in check while being a threat to the batting lineup.
Total Wickets: Zaheer Khan picked up a total of 6 wickets during the season, placing him at the 15th position among all bowlers. His ability to deliver crucial breakthroughs helped his team's bowling attack significantly throughout the tournament.
These stats exemplify Zaheer Khan's overall performance in the 2009 IPL, particularly as a bowler who effectively supported his team in crucial matches.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.66 |
| Deccan Chargers | 4* | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.66 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 2* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | 4 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deccan Chargers | 4 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 3 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 4 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 | 0 | 3 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 2 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
