In the 2016 Indian Premier League (IPL), Zaheer Khan showcased some notable performances and statistics that contributed to his standing as a seasoned bowler. Here are the top three stats from that season:
Total Wickets: Zaheer Khan took a total of 10 wickets, positioning him at 11th overall in the league. This demonstrates his ability to consistently take key wickets during matches, making him a vital part of his team's bowling attack.
Total Runs Conceded: Over the course of the season, he conceded a total of 337 runs, which placed him 16th among bowlers. Although this figure reflects the runs scored against him, it also highlights the amount of overs he bowled and the pressure he faced from opposing batsmen.
Best Bowling Figures: His best bowling performance in the tournament was recorded as 0/48 in a match, which put him in 6th position for best bowling figures among the bowlers that year. While it doesn't reflect a wicket taken, it exemplifies his ability to bowl economically in matches despite the runs conceded.
These stats emphasize Zaheer Khan's experience and skill in handling pressure situations during the 2016 IPL season.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 44.44 |
| Mumbai Indians | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 2 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 4 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 0 | 1 | 50 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Mumbai Indians | 4 | 0 | 1 | 30 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Gujarat Lions | 4 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 3 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Gujarat Lions | 4 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 3 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mumbai Indians | 4 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Rising Pune Supergiants | 3 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 4 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 0 | 1 | 30 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
