Abhishek Nayar
Abhishek Nayar - Batting By Season
Batting Summary
- Runs672
- Highest Score45
- Fifties0
- Hundreds0
- Fours55
- Sixes20
- Strike Rate116
Runs Per Season
| Season | Inn | Runs | Highest | SR | 4s | 6s | 50s | 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 4 | 43 | 23 | 91 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 9 | 66 | 25 | 90 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 4 | 45 | 24 | 91 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 9 | 61 | 17 | 91 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 58 | 27 | 113 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 11 | 193 | 35 | 126 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 10 | 206 | 45 | 149 | 16 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Abhishek Nayar - Bowling By Season
Bowling Summary
- Wickets9
- Best In Match3
- Strike Rate25.44
- Economy8.44
Wickets Per Season
| Season | Inn | Wickets | Balls | Runs | SR | Eco | 3W | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 3 | 2 | 48 | 59 | 24 | 7.3750 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 0 | 16.0000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 6 | 2 | 61 | 95 | 30 | 9.3443 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 4 | 4 | 72 | 84 | 18 | 7.0000 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 5 | 1 | 42 | 68 | 42 | 9.7143 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Abhishek Nayar - IPL Career Overview
Abhishek Nayar carved a niche in IPL through fearless batting and street-smart all-round value. The southpaw turned games for Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals and Pune Warriors with late-order cameos that shifted momentum inside a few overs. Renowned for reading pitches quickly, he exploited sluggish tracks with clever use of crease and pace variations, often breaking partnerships with cutters and quick sliders. Nayar’s sharp cricket brain shone in crunch chases, where he farmed strike intelligently and found boundaries against spin. Beyond runs and wickets, his infectious energy lifted dressing-room morale, guiding emerging Indian talents through high-pressure scenarios. Teams banked on him as a utility floater who could open, anchor, or finish, adapting seamlessly to match-ups. His IPL journey stands out for impact moments rather than volume, making Abhishek Nayar a valued squad man who maximised every opportunity.
Abhishek Nayar IPL story: 672 runs, 55 fours, 20 sixes – the all-rounder who kept scoreboards ticking for seven seasons. From Mumbai Indians’ 2008 title-run to Rajasthan Royals’ 2014 campaign, Nayar walked in at 50 different innings, faced 577 balls and still kept a brisk strike-rate of 116. While a half-century eluded him, the left-hander’s highest of 45 came packed with fearless boundaries; every 10.5 balls he cleared the ropes or found the fence, turning middle-overs into momentum shifters. With the ball he was the silent partner: 19 spells, 9 wickets, one three-for. Bowling 229 balls at an economy of 8.44, he broke partnerships when teams were pushing 200. From Wankhede to Sharjah, Nayar’s utility turned him into a trusted floater—capable of accelerating at 145-plus strike-rate on good days and chipping in with a tight 10-run over when needed. Seven franchises in seven seasons, but the numbers stay: 672 batting runs, 322 bowling runs, and the rare badge of being both the pinch-hitter and the surprise seamer.
Note: This overview is partially generated using AI and is based on statistical data.