In the 2011 IPL season, Lakshmipathy Balaji had a noteworthy performance, highlighting some significant statistics. Here are his top three stats from that season:
Total Wickets: Balaji took 10 wickets during the tournament, positioning him at 13th among all bowlers in terms of wicket-taking. This solid performance demonstrated his capability as a wicket-taking bowler within his team.
Best Bowling Figures: His best bowling figures for the season were 2/7, achieved in a match against the Pune Warriors. This reflects his ability to restrict runs while claiming crucial wickets, showcasing his effectiveness in the game.
Total Runs Conceded: Throughout the season, Balaji conceded a total of 371 runs, placing him at 5th position in terms of runs given away. While this statistic signifies a higher run flow, it indicates that he was frequently involved throughout the matches, which is often the case when bowlers are entrusted with overs, particularly in competitive situations.
These stats collectively illustrate Balaji's role as an essential bowler in his team during the IPL 2011 season.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kochi Tuskers Kerala | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 3* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 300.00 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deccan Chargers | 4 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 4 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 3 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kochi Tuskers Kerala | 4 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 0 | 1 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 4 | 0 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 3 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deccan Chargers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 4 | 0 | 1 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Pune Warriors | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mumbai Indians | 3 | 0 | 1 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Mumbai Indians | 2 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
