In the 2012 IPL season, Irfan Pathan showcased a mix of performances as both a bowler and a batsman. Here are the top three notable stats from his season:
Best Bowling Figures: Irfan recorded his best bowling figures of 0 wickets for 9 runs in just one over during the match against the Kolkata Knight Riders on April 5, 2012. While he didn't take a wicket, this performance reflected his ability to maintain a tight economy.
Highest Batting Score: His highest score during the season was an impressive 42 runs off 20 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders on April 5, 2012. This innings highlighted his explosive batting capability and achieved a staggering strike rate of 210.00.
Total Runs Scored: Irfan Pathan amassed a total of 176 runs over the course of the season, which positioned him at 44th in terms of total runs in the league. His contributions with the bat were crucial for his team's performance.
These stats reflect his dual role as a vital all-rounder in the tournament, contributing to both the batting and bowling departments.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 42* | 20 | 2 | 3 | 210.00 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 24 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 160.00 |
| Deccan Chargers | 5 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 45.45 |
| Pune Warriors | 15 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 136.36 |
| Mumbai Indians | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 7* | 5 | 1 | 0 | 140.00 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 36 | 22 | 4 | 1 | 163.63 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 13* | 17 | 0 | 0 | 76.47 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 19* | 10 | 3 | 0 | 190.00 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 71.42 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 6* | 3 | 1 | 0 | 200.00 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 4 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mumbai Indians | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deccan Chargers | 4 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pune Warriors | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Pune Warriors | 4 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mumbai Indians | 4 | 0 | 2 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 4 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 2 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 3 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Deccan Chargers | 4 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 2 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 4 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
