In the 2012 IPL season, Virender Sehwag showcased some remarkable statistics that highlighted his explosive batting style and his ability to impact games. Here are his top three stats from that season:
Fastest 50: Sehwag achieved the fastest fifty in just 20 balls, securing the second position among all players in the tournament for this feat. His breathtaking ability to accelerate the scoring right from the start set him apart as one of the most dangerous batsmen in the league.
Total Sixes: He hit a total of 19 sixes during the season, which placed him third overall. This not only reflects his aggressive batting approach but also his capability to clear the boundary with ease, providing thrilling entertainment to fans.
Total Runs: Sehwag scored a total of 495 runs, earning him the fifth position for the most runs in the tournament. His aggregate underscored his significance as a key player for his team, consistently contributing valuable runs across multiple matches.
These stats collectively illustrate Sehwag's impact in the 2012 IPL season, marking him as a formidable force in T20 cricket.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 20 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 153.84 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 33 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 157.14 |
| Mumbai Indians | 32 | 36 | 2 | 1 | 88.88 |
| Deccan Chargers | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 140.00 |
| Pune Warriors | 57 | 32 | 5 | 4 | 178.12 |
| Pune Warriors | 87* | 48 | 10 | 3 | 181.25 |
| Mumbai Indians | 73 | 39 | 8 | 4 | 187.17 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 63 | 39 | 8 | 2 | 161.53 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 73 | 38 | 12 | 1 | 192.10 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 23 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 255.55 |
| Deccan Chargers | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200.00 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200.00 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 8 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 88.88 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 10 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 142.85 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16.66 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pune Warriors | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 2 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
