The TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 edition is coming up, and even if we’re still a little over a month away from its kickoff, it can’t be helped that many are already wondering which teams and players will be dominating the tournament.
Based on the latest IPL betting odds, teams like Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Royal Challengers Bangalore are some of the favorites to win. But someone has to wonder how these probabilities came to be. Analyzing key IPL 2024 stats such as batting averages, strike rates, and best bowling figures provides valuable insights into player performances and team strategies, and today’s IPL 18 match first batting prediction can be influenced by these stats.
So, if you’re looking for IPL 2024 stats to prepare your predictions on the upcoming IPL, we’ve got the names of the players you should be watching out for.
Top Batting Performances from IPL 2024
Batting stats reveal a player’s consistency, scoring rate, and capacity to dominate bowlers. Last year, we’ve seen plenty of incredible performances, especially from these players:
Virat Kohli – Orange Cap
| Runs | Matches | Average | Strike Rate | Hs. Score | 50s/100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 741 | 15 | 61.75 | 154.69 | 113* | 5/1 |
Kohli has always been an outstanding player for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). One of his biggest moments last year was a 113* against Rajasthan Royals. This year, he’ll still be playing with RCB, and there are rumors that he’ll be the team’s captain again.
Ramandeep Singh – Best Batting Strike Rate
| Runs | Strike Rate | 4s | 6s |
| 25 | 416.66 | 1 | 3 |
Ramandeep Singh achieved the best batting strike rate of 416.66. Although he scored only 25 runs, his explosive hitting included 1 four and three sixes in limited opportunities. He’ll still be playing for KKR in the upcoming season.
Nicholas Pooran – Best Batting Averages
| Runs | Matches | Average | Strike Rate | Hs. Score | 50s/100s |
| 499 | 14 | 62.38 | 178.21 | 75 | 3/0 |
Pooran’s consistency was remarkable. He anchored many successful LSG chases, including a crucial 75 against Delhi Capitals, where he held the innings together despite wickets falling around him. His 62 against Rajasthan Royals was another display of his ability to adapt to different match situations.
Phil Salt – Most Fours
| Runs | Strike Rate | 4s | 6s |
| 89 | 189.36 | 14 | 3 |
Salt’s aggressive intent was evident from the start. His 70 off 45 balls against Chennai Super Kings, studded with 10 fours, set the platform for a big DC total. He consistently provided quick starts for KKR, but this time around, he’ll be joining RCB.
Standout Bowling Performances from IPL 2024
Now, let’s move on to last year’s best bowlers and have a closer look at how they’ve performed.
Harshal Patel – Purple Cap
| Wickets | Matches | Economy Rate | Maidens | BBI | 4Ws/5Ws |
| 24 | 14 | 9.73 | 0 | 15/3 | 0/0 |
Harshal had a resurgence with the Punjab Kings, and he consistently took wickets throughout the season. His best figures of 3/15 came against his former team, RCB. He was a key factor in PBKS’s strong bowling performance throughout the season, so it was a surprise he wasn’t retained by the team. He’ll be playing with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SH) this year.
Tristan Stubbs – Best Bowling Average and Best Bowling Strike Rate
| Wickets | Matches | Economy Rate | Maidens | BBI | 4Ws/5Ws |
| 3 | 14 | 7.50 | 0 | 11/2 | 0/0 |
While primarily known for his batting, Stubbs surprised everyone with his effective off-spin. His 2/11 against Delhi Capitals (DC) was a highlight where he picked up crucial wickets in the middle overs to stifle the run chase. This is likely why DC chose to retain him for this year.
Mohit Sharma – Most Runs (Conceded)
| Ov | Runs | Wkts |
| 4.0 | 73 | 0 |
Unfortunately for Mohit, “most runs conceded” isn’t the record you want. He had a tough outing against Punjab Kings and was taken for 73 runs in his four overs without taking a wicket. This suggests he might have struggled with his line and length. Maybe the opposition batsmen just really had his number that day. So, Gujarat Titans had to let him go, but DC was able to sign him for ₹2.20 crore.
Sandeep Sharma – Best Bowling Figures
| Ov | Runs | Wkts | BBI |
| 4.0 | 18 | 5 | 18/5 |
Sandeep had a memorable match against Delhi Capitals. He swung the ball both ways and consistently hit the right areas, which helped dismantle their opponents’ batting lineup. This performance demonstrated his ability to be a wicket-taking threat. Hence, RR retained him for another season.
Summary
Based on their stats last year, these are the players to watch out for. It will be interesting to see if they’ll continue being top players this year, especially those who are now playing for different teams.
