In the 2012 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, Roelof van der Merwe showcased some notable statistics. Here are his top three stats from that season:
Total Dots Bowled: Roelof van der Merwe managed to bowl a total of 0 dot balls during the 2012 IPL season. While this might seem unusual, it placed him in a unique position of not having contributed any dots, ranking him at position 1 in this specific category.
Best Bowling Figures: His best bowling performance came in a match against Chennai Super Kings on May 12, 2012, where he recorded bowling figures of 0 wickets for 17 runs. This performance, however, placed him at position 6 among all players based on best bowling figures.
Total Wickets Taken: Van der Merwe took 2 wickets throughout the season, which positioned him at 21st among all players for total wickets taken. This indicates that while he was not a frontrunner in terms of wicket-taking ability, he still contributed to his team.
These statistics highlight Roelof van der Merwe’s role as a bowling option in the 2012 IPL, reflecting both strengths and areas that might not have been as impactful.
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 3 | 0 | 2 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 4 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
