In the 2018 IPL season, Jean-Paul Duminy had a series of performances that reflected his abilities as both a batsman and a bowler. Here are the top three stats from his IPL campaign in 2018:
Batting Performance: Duminy faced a challenging season with the bat, scoring a total of 36 runs across four matches. His highest score was 23 runs against the Royal Challengers Bangalore, showcasing his struggle to build significant innings throughout the tournament. His average for the season was a mere 9.00, highlighting the difficulties he encountered in finding form.
Bowling Efficiency: Duminy played a pivotal role in the bowling department. In the match against Kings XI Punjab, he delivered well, conceding only 8 runs in 1 over while claiming 1 wicket, which translated into an impressive economy rate of 8.00. In another match against Royal Challengers Bangalore, he bowled 2 overs for 28 runs and took 2 wickets, demonstrating his capability as a wicket-taker in crucial moments.
Overall Contribution: Although the overall statistics reflect a challenging season, Duminy's bowling figures, particularly his ability to take wickets and control runs in crucial situations, showcased his value. His bowling average for the season was approximately 14.00 after taking 3 wickets in 3 overs, making him a strategic asset for his team.
Overall, Duminy's performance in IPL 2018 highlighted his struggles with the bat but underlined his all-round capabilities, particularly in his bowling ability where he did find some success.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 23 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 79.31 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 13* | 11 | 0 | 1 | 118.18 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 2 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
