In the IPL 2014 season, Venugopal Rao showcased a mix of batting and bowling performances, but his contributions were primarily with the bat. Here are his top three statistics from that season:
Total Runs Scored: Venugopal Rao accumulated a total of 71 runs during the IPL 2014 season, placing him at the 59th position in the runs chart. His best performance came against the Kolkata Knight Riders, where he scored 27 runs off 26 balls.
Highest Score: His highest individual score in the tournament was 27 runs, which he achieved in the 54th match against Kolkata Knight Riders on May 24, 2014. This innings demonstrated his ability to contribute to the team's total when called upon.
Total Fours Hit: Throughout the season, Venugopal Rao hit a total of 8 fours, ranking him at the 34th position in this category. His ability to find the boundary helped in accumulating runs during his innings.
Overall, while his batting wasn't prolific, his capability to stay not out (total of 2 not outs) and occasional boundaries highlighted his contributions during the IPL 2014 season.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan Royals | 16* | 12 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 122.22 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 13 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 86.66 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 4* | 1 | 1 | 0 | 400.00 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 27 | 26 | 4 | 0 | 103.84 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Daredevils | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
