In the 2018 Indian Premier League (IPL), Basil Thampi showcased a mix of performances with both bat and ball. Here are the top three statistics that highlight his contributions during the tournament:
Best Bowling Figures: Basil Thampi's best bowling performance came against Royal Challengers Bangalore (May 18, 2018), where he managed to take 2 wickets for 70 runs in his 4 overs. This performance, though costly in terms of runs, demonstrated his ability to take crucial wickets in high-pressure situations.
Total Wickets Taken: Over the course of the tournament, Thampi finished with a total of 5 wickets, placing him 17th in the list of highest wicket-takers. This statistic highlights his role as a key bowler for his team, contributing to their bowling attack.
Bowling Economy: While not providing any maidens, Thampi registered a total of 17 dot balls, reflecting his capability to contain runs and apply pressure on the batting side. Despite being expensive in some matches, his ability to bowl dot balls indicates his potential to build pressure and aid his team defensively.
These stats collectively illustrate Basil Thampi's mixed performance in IPL 2018, where he showed glimpses of his potential as a valuable bowler despite the challenges he faced.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 2 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 2 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 0 | 0 | 70 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
