IPL 2015: Stats on Top Run-Scorers, Wicket-Takers, T20 Strike Rates and More
Mumbai Indians recovered well to secure an important five-wicket victory over Delhi Daredevils in an engrossing Indian Premier League encounter.
Delhi posted 152 for six from their 20 overs, thanks in the main to an excellent 57 from Yuvraj Singh. But despite the loss of early wickets—four in the first seven overs—Mumbai recovered through Ambati Rayudu, Rohit Sharma and Kieron Pollard, eventually knocking off the winning runs with three balls to spare.
Here’s a look at how this match affects various individual classifications and a closer examination of some of the standout performers from this thrilling encounter.
Top 10 Run-Scorers
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| Player | Team | Runs |
| Ajinkya Rahane | Rajasthan | 430 |
| David Warner | Hyderabad | 382 |
| Rohit Sharma | Mumbai | 343 |
| Brendon McCullum | Chennai | 315 |
| Shreyas Iyer | Delhi | 309 |
| JP Duminy | Delhi | 304 |
| Virat Kohli | Bangalore | 303 |
| Robin Uthappa | Kolkata | 276 |
| Dwayne Smith | Chennai | 274 |
| Kieron Pollard | Mumbai | 259 |
Statistics courtesy of the official IPL website.
Top 10 Batting Averages
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| Player | Team | Innings | Runs | Average |
| Ajinkya Rahane | Rajasthan | 9 | 430 | 61.42 |
| Yusuf Pathan | Kolkata | 8 | 145 | 48.33 |
| Andre Russell | Kolkata | 7 | 231 | 46.20 |
| JP Duminy | Delhi | 9 | 304 | 43.42 |
| Virat Kohli | Bangalore | 9 | 303 | 43.28 |
| David Warner | Hyderabad | 9 | 382 | 42.44 |
| Chris Gayle | Bangalore | 7 | 240 | 40.00 |
| Shane Watson | Rajasthan | 5 | 193 | 38.60 |
| Rohit Sharma | Mumbai | 10 | 343 | 38.41 |
| Corey Anderson | Mumbai | 4 | 114 | 38.00 |
Statistics courtesy of the official IPL website.
Top 10 Strike Rates
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| Player | Team | Runs | Strike Rate |
| Deepak Hooda | Rajasthan | 118 | 203.44 |
| Andre Russell | Kolkata | 231 | 194.11 |
| Brendon McCullum | Chennai | 315 | 174.03 |
| Kieron Pollard | Mumbai | 259 | 167.09 |
| David Warner | Hyderabad | 382 | 161.18 |
| AB de Villiers | Bangalore | 256 | 161.00 |
| Harbhajan Singh | Mumbai | 102 | 159.37 |
| Rohit Sharma | Mumbai | 343 | 145.95 |
| Chris Gayle | Bangalore | 240 | 144.57 |
| David Wiese | Bangalore | 106 | 143.24 |
Minimum 50 runs scored. Statistics courtesy of the official IPL website.
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Top 10 Wicket Takers
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| Player | Team | Wickets |
| Ashish Nehra | Chennai | 17 |
| Dwayne Bravo | Chennai | 16 |
| Lasith Malinga | Mumbai | 15 |
| Imran Tahir | Delhi | 13 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Hyderabad | 13 |
| Nathan Coulter-Nile | Delhi | 13 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | Bangalore | 12 |
| Anureet Singh | Punjab | 11 |
| Mitchell Starc | Bangalore | 11 |
| Harbhajan Singh | Mumbai | 11 |
Statistics courtesy of the official IPL website.
Top 10 Bowling Figures
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| Player | Team | Date | Opponent | Figures |
| Ashish Nehra | Chennai | April 22 | Bangalore | 4/10 |
| JP Duminy | Delhi | April 18 | Hyderabad | 4/17 |
| Nathan Coulter-Nile | Delhi | May 1 | Punjab | 4/20 |
| Lasith Malinga | Mumbai | April 25 | Hyderabad | 4/23 |
| Sandeep Sharma | Punjab | April 18 | Kolkata | 4/25 |
| Imran Tahir | Delhi | April 12 | Rajasthan | 4/28 |
| Brad Hogg | Kolkata | April 30 | Chennai | 4/29 |
| David Wiese | Bangalore | April 19 | Mumbai | 4/33 |
| Ashish Nehra | Chennai | May 4 | Bangalore | 3/19 |
| Trent Boult | Hyderabad | April 27 | Punjab | 3/19 |
Statistics courtesy of the official IPL website.
Top 10 Economy Rates
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| Player | Team | Overs | Wickets | Economy |
| Mitchell Starc | Bangalore | 18.0 | 11 | 5.83 |
| Suresh Raina | Chennai | 7.0 | 1 | 5.85 |
| Brad Hogg | Kolkata | 14.0 | 8 | 6.21 |
| Sandeep Sharma | Punjab | 34.0 | 9 | 6.23 |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | Chennai | 18.0 | 6 | 6.50 |
| Ashish Nehra | Chennai | 40.0 | 17 | 6.52 |
| Moises Henriques | Hyderabad | 12.0 | 5 | 6.58 |
| Zaheer Khan | Delhi | 12.0 | 80 | 6.66 |
| JP Duminy | Delhi | 14.0 | 94 | 6.71 |
| Piyush Chawla | Kolkata | 26.0 | 7 | 6.96 |
Minimum three overs bowled. Statistics courtesy of the official IPL website.
Standout Performers
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Yuvraj Singh Returns to Form
Despite being the most expensive acquisition for any side prior to this competition getting underway, it’d be fair to say the Delhi Daredevils have not gotten value for money when it comes to Yuvraj Singh.
But the popular India international turned in his best performance of the tournament so far, making a useful 57 from 44 balls to help Delhi to a total of 152 for six against Mumbai. It was a knock that showed signs of a return to form for Yuvraj, especially the two towering sixes he struck.
As noted by Cricket Record, he’s one of the most prolific six-hitters in IPL history:
"200* sixes for Yuvraj Singh in T20s, the 3rd Indian after Suresh Raina (220) and Rohit Sharma (206) to hit 200 sixes in T20 matches. #IPL
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If Delhi are going to make the playoffs this season, the impact of Yuvraj is going to be so important. While the Daredevils have an array of quality bowling options, their batting isn’t as strong as that of a lot of other sides involved in the competition.
But if Yuvraj can come in and play with the kind of poise and power he showcased here, then it gives this team a completely different edge. At his very best, the India international is one of the most destructive players around, and if he finds his groove for a few overs in the final embers, he has the talent to make a decisive impact for Delhi.
Ambati Rayudu, Kieron Pollard Win It for Mumbai
The Mumbai Indians were staring defeat squarely in the face as they lost four wickets in the opening seven overs, but a magnificent inning from Ambati Rayudu hauled them over the line in this thrilling contest.
Rayudu was the picture of composure during his time at the crease, beginning his knock slowly before upping the ante with a measure of class once Rohit Sharma departed.
Eventually, he finished up unbeaten on 49 alongside the excellent Kieron Pollard, whose ability to strike the ball for six was imperative at the end of the match; the West Indies star also finished unbeaten, hammering 26 from just 14 balls.
HoldingWilleyCricket paid tribute to Rayudu’s knock:
"#MI win by 5 wickets, despite losing 4 wickets in the 6 overs powerplay. All credit goes to Rayudu for an excellent innings. #MIvsDD
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After being in such massive trouble early on, this win was a real bonus for Mumbai. The poise showcased by these two men in the heat of a tense chase was so impressive, and if the Indians do eventually make it into the playoffs, this thrilling finish will be excellent experience to draw upon.
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