IPL Stats: Lakshmipathy Balaji

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Seasons

2014

Latest Season

Punjab Kings

2014 Team

Lakshmipathy Balaji Batting Summary

Runs 36
Highest Score 15
Fifties 0
Hundreds 0
Fours 2
Sixes 1
Strike Rate 73

Lakshmipathy Balaji Runs Graph


Lakshmipathy Balaji Batting Statistics By IPL Season

Season Innings Runs Highest SR 4's 6's 50's 100's
2014 2 1 1 33 0 0 0 0
2013 2 9 9 90 1 0 0 0
2011 2 4 3 200 0 0 0 0
2010 3 18 15 90 1 1 0 0
2009 3 4 2 40 0 0 0 0
2008 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Lakshmipathy Balaji Bowling Summary

Wickets 76
Strike Rate 19.89
Economy 8.05
Max Wickets 5
3 Wickets 6
5 Wickets 1

Lakshmipathy Balaji Wickets Graph


Lakshmipathy Balaji Bowling Statistics By IPL Season

Season Innings Bowled Wickets Balls Runs SR Economy 3W 4W 5W
2014 9 12 204 299 17 8.7941 0 1 0
2013 13 12 300 387 25 7.7400 1 0 0
2012 8 11 180 162 16 5.4000 0 1 0
2011 14 10 266 371 26 8.3684 1 0 0
2010 7 7 140 207 20 8.8714 0 0 0
2009 13 13 224 316 17 8.4643 1 1 0
2008 9 11 198 286 18 8.6667 0 0 1

📊 Frequently Asked Questions about Lakshmipathy Balaji's IPL Stats

IPL Batting FAQs

❓ How many total runs has Lakshmipathy Balaji scored in the IPL?
Lakshmipathy Balaji has scored a total of 36 runs in their IPL career.

❓ What is Lakshmipathy Balaji’s highest individual score in the IPL?
The highest score by Lakshmipathy Balaji in a single IPL match is 15.

❓ How many sixes has Lakshmipathy Balaji hit in the IPL?
Lakshmipathy Balaji has smashed 1 sixes, showcasing their boundary-hitting power.

❓ How many fours has Lakshmipathy Balaji hit in the IPL?
A total of 2 fours have been hit by Lakshmipathy Balaji, reflecting consistent strike rotation and gap-finding.

❓ What does a strike rate of 73 mean for Lakshmipathy Balaji?
A strike rate of 73 means that Lakshmipathy Balaji scores 73 runs per 100 balls faced, a vital metric in T20 cricket.


IPL Bowling FAQs

❓ How many wickets has Lakshmipathy Balaji taken in the IPL?
Lakshmipathy Balaji has taken 76 wickets in their IPL career.

❓ What is the best bowling performance by Lakshmipathy Balaji?
The most wickets taken by Lakshmipathy Balaji in a single IPL match is 5.

❓ What is Lakshmipathy Balaji’s bowling strike rate in the IPL?
With a strike rate of 19.89, Lakshmipathy Balaji takes a wicket every 19.89 balls on average.

❓ What is Lakshmipathy Balaji’s bowling economy rate?
An economy rate of 8.05 indicates how many runs per over Lakshmipathy Balaji concedes — a measure of control and efficiency.


General Career FAQs

❓ How many IPL seasons has Lakshmipathy Balaji played?
Lakshmipathy Balaji has played across 7 IPL seasons.

❓ Which team did Lakshmipathy Balaji represent in the latest IPL season?
In the 2014 season, Lakshmipathy Balaji played for Punjab Kings.

❓ Are these stats accurate?
All stats shown are based on official IPL match data. Summary content may be partially AI-generated using verified statistics.

🏏 Lakshmipathy Balaji - IPL Career Overview

Lakshmipathy Balaji lit up the Indian Premier League with his swing, smile and street-smart death bowling. A key cog in Chennai Super Kings’ early dominance, the Tamil Nadu seamer turned powerplay and slog overs into highlight reels, mixing toe-crushing yorkers with cleverly disguised slower balls. His ability to out-think batters earned him cult status at Chepauk and later powered Kolkata Knight Riders’ surge with clutch overs under lights at Eden Gardens. Balaji’s knack for breaking partnerships and mentoring emerging quicks made him an invaluable dressing-room voice, while his calm leadership as KKR’s bowling coach after retirement kept the franchise among the IPL elite. Fans still remember his trademark celebrations and match-turning spells that proved skill and smarts can tame the league’s biggest hitters.


Lakshmipathy Balaji, the Tamil-Nadu tearaway who turned Chennai’s Chepauk roar into a stadium-wide chant, was one of the IPL’s original pace sensations. Across 73 bowling innings from 2008 to 2014, Balaji struck 76 times, translating to a wicket every 19.89 balls and keeping batters guessing at an economy of 8.05 runs per over. His highlight reel peaks with a five-for—the only one of his IPL career—coming alongside six separate three-wicket bursts that tilted matches for Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings. Balaji’s 1512 legal deliveries leaked 2028 runs yet never let the asking rate drift too far, a testament to clever change-ups and fearless yorkers. While his batting was mostly an afterthought—36 runs in 13 knocks with a best of 15—his true value lay in the speed and smarts that delivered 76 priceless breakthroughs. Seven seasons, three franchises and one unforgettable spellbook: that is the Balaji legacy in the IPL.

Note: This overview is partially generated using AI and is based on statistical data. Please verify with official sources for complete accuracy.