Lasith Malinga had an impressive performance during the 2011 IPL season, showcasing his exceptional bowling skills and contributing as a lower-order batsman. Here are his top three stats from IPL 2011:
Total Wickets: Malinga secured the top spot with a remarkable total of 28 wickets, which not only made him the leading wicket-taker of the tournament but also highlighted his effectiveness and consistency as a premier fast bowler.
Four-Wicket Haul: He achieved a notable feat by claiming 1 four-wicket haul, positioning him at the top rank in this category as well. This exemplified his ability to deliver match-winning performances, particularly in crucial moments.
Total Maiden Overs: Malinga demonstrated his skill in restricting runs by bowling 2 maiden overs, earning him the second position in this statistic. This particular achievement underscores his discipline and capability to contain the scoring rate of the opposing teams.
Malinga's overall performance in the 2011 season reinforced his reputation as one of the most effective bowlers in T20 cricket.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan Royals | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Deccan Chargers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 7 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 140.00 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Daredevils | 3 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 0 | 2 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kochi Tuskers Kerala | 4 | 0 | 2 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Pune Warriors | 4 | 0 | 2 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 4 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Deccan Chargers | 4 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 4 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 4 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pune Warriors | 4 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 3 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 4 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Deccan Chargers | 4 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 4 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |