In the 2018 Indian Premier League (IPL), Shardul Thakur had some notable performances, particularly with the ball. Here are his top three statistics from that season:
Total Wickets: Shardul Thakur scored a total of 16 wickets across the tournament, placing him 6th among the top wicket-takers of IPL 2018. His ability to claim wickets was crucial for his team's bowling strategy.
Best Bowling Figure: His best bowling performance came in a match where he took 3 wickets for just 19 runs against the Royal Challengers Bangalore on May 5, 2018. This performance showcased his capability to contribute effectively in key matches.
Bowling Economy: Over the season, Thakur maintained a commendable bowling economy rate, which reflects his skill in restricting runs. He was able to achieve this while bowling a total of 40 overs and conceding 431 runs, adjusting his approach based on the batting conditions.
These statistics highlight Shardul Thakur's significance as a bowler in the 2018 IPL season, showcasing his wicket-taking abilities and contributions to his team's bowling efforts.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 15* | 5 | 3 | 0 | 300.00 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 | 0 | 1 | 37 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 3 | 0 | 2 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 3 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 4 | 0 | 1 | 45 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 1 | 2 | 46 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Mumbai Indians | 4 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 2 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 4 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 4 | 0 | 2 | 32 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Delhi Capitals | 4 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 3 | 0 | 2 | 33 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 4 | 0 | 1 | 50 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 3 | 0 | 1 | 31 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
