IPL 2012
The 2012 Indian Premier League season was a spectacle of cricketing excellence. With Kolkata Knight Riders emerging as the champions, the tournament featured 74 matches of high-octane action, witnessing a total of 22453 runs.
Kolkata Knight Riders
Batting Brilliance
The battle for the Orange Cap was intense, with CH Gayle eventually claiming the honor with 733 runs. The season saw batters dominate, hitting a total of 6 centuries and 96 half-centuries. CH Gayle produced the innings of the tournament with a magnificent 128 off just 62 balls.
| Player | Runs | Inns | SR | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH Gayle | 720 | 24 | 159.65 | 57 |
| G Gambhir | 590 | 20 | 143.55 | 17 |
| S Dhawan | 568 | 19 | 129.68 | 18 |
| AM Rahane | 560 | 19 | 129.33 | 10 |
| V Sehwag | 495 | 17 | 161.24 | 19 |
Bowling Mastery
On the bowling front, M Morkel was the standout performer, taking home the Purple Cap with 30 wickets. Spinners and pacers alike found their moments, contributing to a total of 858 wickets falling throughout the tournament.
| Player | Wickets | Econ | Balls |
|---|---|---|---|
| M Morkel | 30 | 0.80 | 30 |
| SP Narine | 29 | 0.21 | 29 |
| SL Malinga | 25 | 0.24 | 25 |
| UT Yadav | 22 | 0.27 | 22 |
| Z Khan | 21 | 0.57 | 21 |
Season Highlights
The season featured 733 maximums and 1911 boundaries, entertaining crowds across all venues. From nail-biting finishes to dominant team performances, IPL 2012 added another thrilling chapter to the league's history.