So far the IPL has proved successful. Looking over the figures for batting and bowling it seems the Aussies have been entertaining in terms of batting, whilst the Indians including the home grown, less know players have been the better bowlers. Not one player however, has managed to overtake Brendon McCullum’s 158 not out, scored in the opening game. In fact runs have come at a premium in May, with Jayasuriya’s century against Chennai the only notable innings as sides struggle to hit 200+ totals
IPL BATTING
The Australians are proving to be a force in the IPL. Five Australians are in the top ten for percentage of runs scored from boundaries and sixes including Adam Gilchrist who has scored nearly 78% of his runs in this manner.
In the batting averages, Shaun Marsh averages nearly 99 (IPL highest), Simon Katich 96, Mike Hussey 84, Andrew Symonds nearly 81 whilst Matthew Hayden is on 71. Adam Gilchrist is the highest total scorer of the Aussies on 322 but 103 less than leading IPL run scorer Gautam Gambhir. However, 3 Australians are in the top five of the highest score totals – Symonds (117*), M. Hussey (116*) and Gilchrist (109*) all unbeaten.
IPL BOWLING
In the bowling meanwhile, the Indians have been generally the better bowlers with Irfan Pathan, Sreesanth and Zaheer Khan all taking 13 wickets apiece (the highest in the IPL). Amit Mishra of the Delhi Daredevils has the most notable average at 8.14 from 10 overs including 7 wickets. Whilst Glenn McGraths economy rate of 6.17 is unbelievable from his 40 overs. This shows the importance of line and length over pace!
Rajasthan’s Sohail Tanvir’s 6 for 14 runs against Chennai is the best bowling performance whilst RP Singhs 59 runs from 4 overs against Kolkata is the worst for runs conceded.
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