In the 2012 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, James Faulkner showcased his skills as both a bowler and a lower-order batsman. Here are his top three statistics from that season:
Best Bowling Figure: Faulkner's best bowling performance was recorded as 1/31 in an innings. This represented his ability to pick up wickets while maintaining a reasonable economy rate, placing him 5th in that category.
Total Wickets: Over the course of the season, Faulkner managed to take 3 wickets. While this placed him at position 20 for total wickets within the tournament, it highlighted his role as a valuable contributor in the bowling attack for his team.
Highest Score: Faulkner's highest individual score with the bat in 2012 was 11 runs. Although modest, this score put him in position 63 for highest scores, reflecting his position as a lower-order batsman who occasionally contributed with the bat.
Overall, while his stats indicate a relatively quiet season in terms of batting contributions, Faulkner's bowling figures demonstrated his potential as a wicket-taker and effective bowler during the tournament.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan Royals | 11* | 9 | 0 | 0 | 122.22 |
| Pune Warriors | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75.00 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan Royals | 4 | 0 | 2 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Pune Warriors | 4 | 0 | 1 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
