In the 2014 IPL season, Ross Taylor showcased his batting prowess with notable performances, though his overall statistics for the tournament varied. Here are the top three batting stats that stand out from his 2014 campaign:
Highest Score: Ross Taylor's highest score in the IPL 2014 was 43 runs, achieved during the match against Royal Challengers Bangalore on April 17, 2014. In this innings, he faced 39 balls and hit 4 boundaries, reflecting a strike rate of 110.25.
Consistency: Taylor demonstrated some level of consistency in his performances. He scored 6 runs in an innings against Chennai Super Kings on April 21, 2014, and managed 6 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders on April 19, 2014. Each of these innings was a stepping stone, even though they didn’t result in significant scores.
Strike Rate: One of the notable aspects of Taylor’s game during the 2014 season was his ability to strike at a high rate. His innings against Royal Challengers Bangalore, where he scored 43 runs with a strike rate of 110.25, highlighted his capability to score quickly, despite other innings not yielding high runs.
While 2014 may not have been his most prolific season in the IPL, these stats reflect his ability as a middle-order batsman capable of making valuable contributions to the team.