In the 2017 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, Lasith Malinga showcased his skills as a prominent bowler for the Mumbai Indians. Here are the top three statistics that highlight his performance:
Total Wickets: Malinga took a total of 11 wickets in the tournament, which positioned him at 12th among all bowlers for the season. His wicket-taking ability remained a crucial aspect of his bowling strategy.
Best Bowling Figures: His best bowling performance was recorded with figures of 2 wickets for just 11 runs against Rising Pune Supergiants in the final match on May 22, 2017. This impressive feat underscored his capability to make significant contributions in high-pressure situations.
Total Runs Conceded: Throughout the tournament, Malinga conceded a total of 382 runs, ranking him 8th in terms of runs given away by bowlers. Despite being at a higher concession rate, he maintained a wicket-to-wicket ratio that was useful for his team's bowling attack.
Overall, while Malinga's season had its challenges, his ability to take wickets and perform in crucial games made him a vital part of the Mumbai Indians' campaign in IPL 2017.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gujarat Lions | 0* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Rising Pune Supergiants | 7* | 2 | 0 | 1 | 350.00 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 | 0 | 2 | 36 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 4 | 0 | 1 | 30 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Gujarat Lions | 4 | 0 | 1 | 51 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 4 | 0 | 0 | 58 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Gujarat Lions | 4 | 0 | 2 | 33 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 4 | 0 | 1 | 34 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 4 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Rising Pune Supergiants | 3 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rising Pune Supergiants | 4 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |