In the 2014 Indian Premier League (IPL), Dale Steyn delivered a noteworthy performance. Here are his top three stats from that season:
Total Wickets: Dale Steyn secured 11 wickets throughout the tournament, placing him in 12th position among all bowlers. This illustrates his ability to be a wicket-taker despite not being at the very top of the leaderboard.
Best Bowling Figures: His best bowling performance came in a match where he achieved figures of 4 overs, 24 runs conceded, and 1 wicket. This showing was part of a string of consistent bowling displays throughout the tournament.
Economy Rate: Although the specific economy rate is not mentioned in the provided stats, Steyn's ability to maintain a low run count, as highlighted by his total runs conceded being 431 runs, reflects his effectiveness in controlling the game, especially given that he bowled a total of 36 overs in the tournament.
These statistics showcase Dale Steyn's role as a key bowler for his team during the 2014 IPL season, balancing experience with his well-known wicket-taking ability.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan Royals | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 12 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 75.00 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 112.50 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan Royals | 4 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 4 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 4 | 0 | 2 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 4 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mumbai Indians | 4 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 4 | 0 | 2 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 4 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mumbai Indians | 4 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 4 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 4 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
