In the 2017 Indian Premier League (IPL), Kagiso Rabada showcased his skills as a promising fast bowler and all-rounder for Delhi Daredevils. Here are his top three stats from that season:
Best Bowling Figures: Rabada's standout performance came in the match against the Gujarat Lions on May 5, 2017. In that match, he achieved remarkable bowling figures of 4 overs, 28 runs conceded, and took 2 wickets, demonstrating his effectiveness in restricting runs and taking crucial wickets.
Most Wickets in a Match: In the same match against the Gujarat Lions, he notably picked up 2 wickets, tying him for his best bowling performance across multiple games in the tournament. This highlighted his ability to contribute significantly to his team's bowling attack.
Effective Economy Rate: Throughout the season, Rabada maintained a commendable economy rate. In his bowling outings, he consistently proved to be a challenging bowler to score against, with an economy rate averaging around 7.23 runs per over, which is impressive for a fast bowler in T20 matches.
Overall, Rabada's contributions as both a bowler and a lower-order batsman played a vital role for the Delhi Daredevils during the IPL 2017 season.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | 44 | 39 | 4 | 1 | 112.82 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 11 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 55.00 |
| Mumbai Indians | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | 4 | 0 | 1 | 30 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 3 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 2 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 4 | 0 | 0 | 59 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Gujarat Lions | 4 | 0 | 2 | 28 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mumbai Indians | 4 | 0 | 1 | 33 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
