In the 2018 IPL season, Tim Southee showcased his skills as both a bowler and a batsman. Here are his top three stats that highlight his performance during the tournament:
Best Bowling Figures: Southee's best bowling performance came in the match against the Rajasthan Royals on May 19, 2018, where he achieved figures of 4 wickets for 37 runs in just 4 overs. This was pivotal as it demonstrated his ability to take crucial wickets and control the run flow.
Highest Score: In terms of batting, Tim Southee’s highest score in the tournament was 36 runs off 26 balls against Chennai Super Kings on May 5, 2018. This innings displayed his potential as a lower-order batsman who can contribute valuable runs.
Total Wickets: Throughout the 2018 season, Southee managed to take a total of 5 wickets, placing him at the 17th position among bowlers. This statistic, while not among the top wicket-takers, underscores his role as a key bowler for his team.
These stats reflect Southee's dual contributions as a bowler and batsman during the IPL 2018 season.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 36* | 26 | 3 | 1 | 138.46 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 14 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 82.35 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Mumbai Indians | 4 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 3 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 4 | 0 | 3 | 30 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Delhi Capitals | 4 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 2 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 4 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 4 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
