In the 2018 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Krunal Pandya showcased his all-round abilities, which can be summed up through his top three stats:
Best Performance with the Bat: Krunal Pandya's highest score during IPL 2018 was 41 runs, achieved in a match against Chennai Super Kings on April 8, 2018. This innings was noted for its aggressive strike rate of 186.36, demonstrating his capability to accelerate the scoring when needed.
Wicking Taking Ability: He took a total of 12 wickets throughout the season, making him a significant contributor to his team's bowling lineup. His best bowling figures were 2 wickets for 12 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders, highlighting his effectiveness in crucial match situations.
Consistency at the Crease: Krunal had a total of 3 not outs during the season, indicating his reliability to finish games or stabilize the innings when his team was in a precarious position. His batting average for the season showcases his value, with contributions leading to a total of 228 runs over the course of the tournament.
Overall, these statistics exemplify Krunal Pandya's versatility as an all-rounder, contributing both with bat and ball in IPL 2018.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | 41* | 22 | 5 | 2 | 186.36 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 15 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 150.00 |
| Delhi Capitals | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 110.00 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 15 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 125.00 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 116.66 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 24 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 120.00 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 23 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 121.05 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 31* | 12 | 4 | 2 | 258.33 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 14 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 127.27 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 8* | 2 | 0 | 1 | 400.00 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.85 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 32 | 23 | 1 | 2 | 139.13 |
| Delhi Capitals | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Delhi Capitals | 3 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 0 | 3 | 28 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 4 | 0 | 1 | 33 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 2 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 4 | 0 | 2 | 32 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 3 | 0 | 1 | 29 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 3 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 4 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 4 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Delhi Capitals | 2 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
