In the 2011 IPL season, Roelof van der Merwe showcased a modest performance, but here are his top three standout statistics from that year:
Best Bowling Figures: Van der Merwe achieved his best bowling figures of 0/16 in a match, demonstrating his ability to maintain a tight economy despite not taking wickets in that particular outing.
Total Wickets: Over the course of the season, he took a total of 5 wickets. While he finished positioned at 18 for wickets taken in the league, his contribution was significant in certain matches.
Highest Score: His highest score with the bat was 8 runs from 6 balls, which, while not particularly high, highlighted his role as a lower-order batsman.
Overall, while Roelof van der Merwe may not have topped the charts in several key areas, his performance contributed to his team's efforts throughout the season.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | 8* | 6 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 2* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.66 |
| Kochi Tuskers Kerala | 2* | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Kochi Tuskers Kerala | 2* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.66 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | 4 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 4 | 0 | 1 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kochi Tuskers Kerala | 4 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kochi Tuskers Kerala | 3 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
