IPL 2015
The 2015 Indian Premier League season was a spectacle of cricketing excellence. With Mumbai Indians emerging as the champions, the tournament featured 59 matches of high-octane action, witnessing a total of 18353 runs.
Mumbai Indians
Batting Brilliance
The battle for the Orange Cap was intense, with DA Warner eventually claiming the honor with 562 runs. The season saw batters dominate, hitting a total of 4 centuries and 89 half-centuries. AB de Villiers produced the innings of the tournament with a magnificent 133 off just 61 balls.
| Player | Runs | Inns | SR | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DA Warner | 554 | 18 | 155.62 | 20 |
| AM Rahane | 540 | 18 | 131.07 | 13 |
| LMP Simmons | 540 | 18 | 123.29 | 21 |
| AB de Villiers | 511 | 17 | 175.60 | 22 |
| V Kohli | 505 | 17 | 130.83 | 23 |
Bowling Mastery
On the bowling front, DJ Bravo was the standout performer, taking home the Purple Cap with 28 wickets. Spinners and pacers alike found their moments, contributing to a total of 691 wickets falling throughout the tournament.
| Player | Wickets | Econ | Balls |
|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Bravo | 28 | 0.22 | 27 |
| SL Malinga | 26 | 0.24 | 25 |
| A Nehra | 25 | 0.50 | 24 |
| YS Chahal | 24 | 0.26 | 23 |
| MA Starc | 22 | 0.00 | 22 |
Season Highlights
The season featured 692 maximums and 1611 boundaries, entertaining crowds across all venues. From nail-biting finishes to dominant team performances, IPL 2015 added another thrilling chapter to the league's history.