In the 2016 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, Sandeep Sharma showcased a commendable performance, particularly with his bowling skills. Here are his top three statistics from that season:
Total Wickets: Sandeep Sharma took a total of 15 wickets, placing him 6th in the overall wickets tally for the season. This highlights his effectiveness as a bowler and his ability to take crucial wickets for his team.
Total Dots Bowled: He bowled an impressive 132 dot balls, ranking him 5th in the league for this statistic. This indicates his ability to build pressure on the opposing batsmen by not allowing them to score off his deliveries.
Best Bowling Figures: His best bowling performance in a match was 4 wickets for 11 runs against the Mumbai Indians on May 13, 2016. This remarkable achievement emphasizes his capability to deliver under pressure and secure vital breakthroughs for his team.
These statistics collectively underline Sandeep Sharma's importance in the bowling lineup during the IPL 2016 season.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Daredevils | 1* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Gujarat Lions | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 5* | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gujarat Lions | 3 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rising Pune Supergiants | 4 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 2 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 4 | 0 | 1 | 30 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Mumbai Indians | 4 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Gujarat Lions | 4 | 0 | 1 | 31 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 4 | 0 | 1 | 36 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 0 | 2 | 49 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Mumbai Indians | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 4 | 0 | 1 | 35 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 3 | 0 | 1 | 29 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rising Pune Supergiants | 4 | 0 | 1 | 29 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
