In the 2017 Indian Premier League (IPL), Imran Tahir had notable performances, particularly as a bowler, which contributed to his team's success. Here are the top three statistics that highlight his performance during that season:
Best Bowling Figures: Imran Tahir achieved impressive figures of 3 wickets for just 18 runs against the Royal Challengers Bangalore on April 29, 2017. This performance was pivotal in showcasing his ability to restrict runs while taking crucial wickets.
Overall Wickets: Over the course of the tournament, Tahir took a total of 2 wickets in multiple matches, which made him one of the key bowlers in the squad. His wicket-taking ability was complemented by his economical bowling, which helped maintain pressure on the opposition.
Economy Rate: Tahir maintained a low economy rate throughout the tournament. One of his standout matches was against the Sunrisers Hyderabad, where he conceded only 24 runs in his 4 overs while taking 1 wicket, showcasing his skill in limiting runs scored by the batsmen.
Tahir's performances in IPL 2017 illustrated his value as a spinner who could not only take wickets but also control the flow of runs effectively.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Daredevils | 0* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | 4 | 0 | 3 | 28 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 4 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 4 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Gujarat Lions | 4 | 0 | 1 | 53 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 3 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mumbai Indians | 4 | 0 | 1 | 32 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Gujarat Lions | 4 | 0 | 3 | 27 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 | 0 | 1 | 36 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 4 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
