In the IPL 2021 season, Shardul Thakur showcased his talents both with the ball and bat, contributing significantly to his team's performance. Here are the top three stats that stand out for him during that season:
Total Wickets: 21 - Shardul finished with a total of 21 wickets in the season, placing him third among the leading wicket-takers. This impressive tally highlighted his effectiveness as a bowler in various matches throughout the tournament.
Total Runs Conceded: 527 - Despite conceding the most runs in the tournament, it's important to consider this in context with his wicket-taking ability. He was the player with the highest runs conceded, but his ability to take crucial wickets at important junctures made him a valuable asset for his team.
Best Bowling Figure: 3 wickets for 38 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders (Final) - In the final match against Kolkata Knight Riders, Shardul achieved his best bowling figures of the season, claiming 3 wickets for just 38 runs. This performance was crucial and showcased his ability to perform under pressure.
These stats underline Shardul Thakur's prominent role in IPL 2021, especially as a wicket-taker, solidifying his position as one of the key players in the tournament.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan Royals | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Mumbai Indians | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 3* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 150.00 |
| Delhi Capitals | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Capitals | 3 | 0 | 2 | 53 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Punjab Kings | 4 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 3 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 3 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 4 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Mumbai Indians | 4 | 0 | 1 | 56 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| Mumbai Indians | 4 | 0 | 1 | 29 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 4 | 0 | 1 | 37 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 4 | 0 | 2 | 30 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Delhi Capitals | 4 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Punjab Kings | 3 | 0 | 3 | 28 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Delhi Capitals | 3 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 | 0 | 3 | 38 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
