IPL 2011
The 2011 Indian Premier League season was a spectacle of cricketing excellence. With Chennai Super Kings emerging as the champions, the tournament featured 73 matches of high-octane action, witnessing a total of 21154 runs.
Chennai Super Kings
Batting Brilliance
The battle for the Orange Cap was intense, with CH Gayle eventually claiming the honor with 608 runs. The season saw batters dominate, hitting a total of 6 centuries and 89 half-centuries. PC Valthaty produced the innings of the tournament with a magnificent 120 off just 64 balls.
| Player | Runs | Inns | SR | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH Gayle | 602 | 20 | 181.87 | 43 |
| V Kohli | 557 | 19 | 121.35 | 16 |
| SR Tendulkar | 553 | 18 | 113.32 | 5 |
| SE Marsh | 500 | 17 | 145.77 | 20 |
| MEK Hussey | 492 | 16 | 119.13 | 6 |
Bowling Mastery
On the bowling front, SL Malinga was the standout performer, taking home the Purple Cap with 30 wickets. Spinners and pacers alike found their moments, contributing to a total of 813 wickets falling throughout the tournament.
| Player | Wickets | Econ | Balls |
|---|---|---|---|
| SL Malinga | 30 | 0.00 | 30 |
| MM Patel | 22 | 0.00 | 22 |
| S Aravind | 22 | 0.00 | 22 |
| R Ashwin | 21 | 0.29 | 21 |
| DE Bollinger | 20 | 0.30 | 20 |
Season Highlights
The season featured 639 maximums and 1916 boundaries, entertaining crowds across all venues. From nail-biting finishes to dominant team performances, IPL 2011 added another thrilling chapter to the league's history.