In the 2012 IPL season, Venugopal Rao showcased some interesting statistics, notably in terms of his batting and bowling performances. Here are his top three stats from that season:
Best Bowling Figure: Venugopal Rao's best bowling figures during the 2012 IPL were 0/13, which he achieved in two matches against the Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kings XI Punjab. This ranked him at position 6 among bowlers, indicating a solid performance in terms of economy.
Highest Score: His highest individual score in the tournament was 36 runs, which he scored against the Royal Challengers Bangalore. This performance placed him at position 41 overall in terms of highest scores, demonstrating his capability to contribute runs in crucial matches.
Total Runs Scored: Venugopal Rao accumulated a total of 132 runs throughout the tournament, placing him at position 51 for total runs scored. His contributions with the bat included several double-digit scores and the ability to accelerate the innings when needed.
These stats highlight his role in the team during the 2012 IPL season, particularly as a middle-order batsman and a part-time bowler.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 18 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 78.26 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 27 | 24 | 0 | 2 | 112.50 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 36 | 24 | 4 | 1 | 150.00 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 21* | 19 | 2 | 1 | 110.52 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 13 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 59.09 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 10 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 142.85 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings XI Punjab | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
