In the 2015 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Gautam Gambhir delivered notable performances that highlighted his skills as a batsman. Here are the top three statistics from his campaign in IPL 2015:
Highest Score: His highest score of the season came against Delhi Daredevils on April 20, 2015, where he scored 60 runs off 49 balls. This innings showcased his ability to anchor the innings while maintaining a decent strike rate of 122.44, making significant contributions to his team's total.
Consistent Contributions: Throughout the season, Gambhir displayed consistent form, notably with a solid score of 58 runs off 46 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore on April 11, 2015. This innings was another highlight, demonstrating his capacity to score effectively with a strike rate of 126.08.
Good Strike Rate: Gambhir accumulated a respectable strike rate over the season, especially noted in his innings of 38 runs off 29 balls against Mumbai Indians on May 14, 2015, where he maintained a strike rate of 131.03. This ability to score at a brisk pace was crucial, especially in a high-scoring format like T20 cricket.
These statistics reflect Gambhir's technical proficiency and his role as a key player for his team during the IPL 2015 season.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | 57 | 43 | 7 | 1 | 132.55 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 58 | 46 | 7 | 1 | 126.08 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 11 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 57.89 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 60 | 49 | 8 | 0 | 122.44 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 19 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 118.75 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 12 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 150.00 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 31 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 134.78 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 12 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 120.00 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 24 | 23 | 4 | 0 | 104.34 |
| Mumbai Indians | 38 | 29 | 5 | 0 | 131.03 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
