Suresh Raina to Anil Kumble: Top performers in season 2 of IPL
These are the players who performed exceptionally well in either the batting or bowling departments during the second season of the IPL
Suresh Raina to Anil Kumble: Top performers in season 2 of IPL
1. Matthew Hayden (Chennai Super Kings) - 572 runs
The legendary Australia batter gave stunning batting performances throughout the second season of the IPL. Hayden played a total of 12 matches for the Chennai Super Kings during the season, scoring runs at a blistering average of 52.00.
2. Adam Gilchrist (Deccan Chargers) - 495 runs
The legendary Australia wicketkeeper-batter was also the skipper of the Deccan Chargers in the second season of IPL. Gilchrist gave valiant contributions with the bat throughout the season, scoring a massive number of runs.
3. AB de Villiers (Delhi Daredevils) - 465 runs
The legendary South Africa wicketkeeper-batter played a total of 15 matches for the Delhi Daredevils in the second IPL season. De Villiers scored runs at a magnificent average of 51.66, contributing massively to the Delhi-based franchise's success.
4. Suresh Raina (Chennai Super Kings) - 434 runs
The former India batter was in top form throughout the second season of IPL. Raina played a total of 14 matches in the season, scoring runs at an average of 31.00.
5. Tillakaratne Dilshan (Delhi Daredevils) - 418 runs
The former Sri Lanka batter gave valiant contributions with the bat for the Delhi Daredevils in the second season of the league. Dilshan was a key player for the Delhi-based franchise throughout the season, scoring runs at an average of 41.80.
6. RP Singh (Deccan Chargers) - 23 wickets
The former India seamer took a massive number of wickets in the second season of the IPL. RP Singh played a total of 16 matches during the season and played a key role in the Deccan Chargers' triumph.
7. Anil Kumble (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) - 21 wickets
The legendary India spinner played a total of 16 matches for the Bengaluru-based franchise in the second season of IPL. Kumble maintained a brilliant economy rate of 5.86 throughout the season.
8. Ashish Nehra (Delhi Daredevils) - 19 wickets
The former India pacer was in great form throughout the second season of the IPL. Nehra picked up a massive number of wickets and was one of the most important players for the Delhi-based franchise.
9. Lasith Malinga (Mumbai Indians) - 18 wickets
The former Sri Lanka was the best bowler for the Mumbai-based franchise for the second IPL season. Malinga picked up a massive number of wickets and was a really important player for the Mumbai Indians during the season.
10. Pragyan Ojha (Deccan Chargers) - 18 wickets
The former India spinner bamboozled several batters in the second season of the IPL. Ojha played a massive role in Deccan Chargers' triumph in the league.