In the 2014 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, Praveen Kumar delivered some noteworthy statistics, particularly in his role as a bowler. Here are his top three stats from that season:
Total Maiden Overs: Praveen Kumar bowled a total of 0 maiden overs, placing him in a tie for 3rd position among bowlers in terms of maiden overs bowled. Maiden overs are crucial as they signify a bowler's ability to maintain pressure without conceding runs.
Best Bowling Figure: His best bowling figures for the season were 0/27, ranking him 5th overall in terms of least runs given in a spell without taking wickets. This indicates his role in controlling the flow of runs during matches, even though he did not manage to take any wickets in that particular game.
Total Wickets: Praveen Kumar took a total of 3 wickets during the tournament, which placed him at 19th position among bowlers for the season. While not the highest wicket-taker, his contributions were valuable in the context of his team's performances.
Despite not having contributed significantly with the bat or in taking wickets, his performance as a bowler included critical spells where he managed to keep the opposing team's scoring in check.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | 4 | 0 | 2 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 4 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 4 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
