Matthew Hayden to Anil Kumble: TOP performers in IPL season 2
Matthew Hayden to Anil Kumble: TOP performers in IPL season 2
IPL 2009, held in South Africa, delivered thrilling performances and unforgettable moments. From Matthew Hayden’s explosive batting to Anil Kumble’s masterful bowling, several players stood out with their exceptional skills. Here’s a look at the top performers who dominated the second season of the IPL.
Australia's destructive opener Matthew Hayden scored 572 runs at an average of 52 with a strike rate of 144.81 in just 12 games while playing for CSK.
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2. Adam Gilchrist - 495 runs
Australia's destructive wicketkeeper-batter Adam Gilchrist amassed 495 runs at an average of 30.93 with a strike rate of 152.30 in 16 matches.
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3. AB de Villers - 465 runs
South Africa's AB de Villers scored 465 runs in 15 games at an average of 51.66 with a strike rate of 130.98 in 15 matches while playing for Delhi Capitals.
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4. Suresh Raina - 434 runs
CSK's Suresh Raina gathered 434 runs at an average of 31.00 with a strike rate of 140.90 in 14 matches.
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5. Tillakaratne Dilshan - 418 runs
Sri Lanka's Tillakaratne Dilshan played for Delhi Capitals in the second season of IPL. He amassed 418 runs at an average of 41.80 with a strike rate of 122.58.
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6. RP Singh - 23 wickets
RP Singh clinched 23 wickets in just 16 games in the second season of IPL at an economy rate of 6.98 while playing for Deccan Chargers.
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7. Anil Kumble - 21 wickets
While representing RCB, Anil Kumble clinched 21 wickets in just 16 games at an economy rate of 5.86 in the second season of IPL.
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8. Ashish Nehra - 19 wickets
While playing for DC, Ashish Nehra clinched 19 wickets in just 13 matches at an economy rate of 6.78 in the second season of IPL.
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9. Lasith Malinga - 18 wickets
Mumbai Indian's Lasith Malinga clinched 18 wickets in just 13 matches at an economy rate of 6.28 in the second season of IPL.
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10. Pragyan Ojha - 18 wickets
Pragyan Ojha clinched 18 wickets in 15 matches at an economy rate of 6.50 in the second season of IPL.
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