In the 2016 IPL season, Ajinkya Rahane showcased his batting prowess with some noteworthy statistics. Here are his top three statistical achievements from that season:
Total Runs Scored: Ajinkya Rahane accumulated a total of 480 runs during the IPL 2016 season, which made him one of the key contributors for his team, finishing in the sixth position for runs scored.
Half-Centuries: Rahane was consistent in providing valuable contributions to his team, evidenced by his tally of six half-centuries (50s). This placed him third overall in the league for the number of fifties scored that season.
Highest Individual Score: His best performance came in the match against Royal Challengers Bangalore on May 7, 2016, where he scored 74 runs off 48 balls. This innings highlighted his ability to anchor the innings while also accelerating when necessary, although it ranked as his highest score of the season, placing him sixteenth overall in that category.
These statistics underline Rahane's effectiveness as a batsman during the 2016 IPL season, reflecting his ability to both accumulate runs and play impactful innings.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | 66* | 42 | 7 | 3 | 157.14 |
| Gujarat Lions | 21 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 123.52 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 9 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 81.81 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 60 | 46 | 8 | 0 | 130.43 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 67 | 52 | 4 | 3 | 128.84 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Gujarat Lions | 53 | 45 | 5 | 0 | 117.77 |
| Mumbai Indians | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80.00 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 63* | 48 | 7 | 0 | 131.25 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 74 | 48 | 8 | 2 | 154.16 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 42* | 36 | 5 | 1 | 116.66 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 19 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 126.66 |
