IPL 2009
The 2009 Indian Premier League season was a spectacle of cricketing excellence. With Deccan Chargers emerging as the champions, the tournament featured 117 matches of high-octane action, witnessing a total of 35236 runs.
Deccan Chargers
Batting Brilliance
The battle for the Orange Cap was intense, with SR Tendulkar eventually claiming the honor with 982 runs. The season saw batters dominate, hitting a total of 6 centuries and 158 half-centuries. M Vijay produced the innings of the tournament with a magnificent 127 off just 57 balls.
| Player | Runs | Inns | SR | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR Tendulkar | 979 | 33 | 128.48 | 13 |
| SK Raina | 953 | 32 | 142.24 | 43 |
| JH Kallis | 926 | 31 | 112.93 | 17 |
| ML Hayden | 917 | 31 | 136.46 | 38 |
| AC Gilchrist | 775 | 26 | 152.86 | 45 |
Bowling Mastery
On the bowling front, PP Ojha was the standout performer, taking home the Purple Cap with 43 wickets. Spinners and pacers alike found their moments, contributing to a total of 1423 wickets falling throughout the tournament.
| Player | Wickets | Econ | Balls |
|---|---|---|---|
| PP Ojha | 43 | 0.14 | 43 |
| A Kumble | 41 | 0.00 | 41 |
| RP Singh | 40 | 0.15 | 40 |
| SL Malinga | 38 | 0.49 | 37 |
| IK Pathan | 37 | 0.81 | 37 |
Season Highlights
The season featured 1095 maximums and 3030 boundaries, entertaining crowds across all venues. From nail-biting finishes to dominant team performances, IPL 2009 added another thrilling chapter to the league's history.