Murali Vijay IPL: A look back at IPL Career
Published on: Mar 7, 2023 5:12 pm IST|Updated on: Mar 7, 2023 5:12 pm IST
Murali Vijay is a prolific Indian cricketer who has played for multiple teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He is known for his aggressive and stylish batting and has been an important part of the IPL since its inception in 2008.
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In this blog, we will take a closer look at Murali Vijay IPL career and highlight some of his significant achievements in the tournament.
| Year | Mat | No | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s | CT | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 106 | 5 | 2619 | 127 | 25.93 | 2149 | 121.87 | 2 | 13 | 247 | 91 | 47 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 | 32 | 21 | 10.66 | 43 | 74.41 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | 64 | 38 | 32.00 | 61 | 104.91 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 12.00 | 10 | 120.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 14 | 1 | 453 | 89 | 34.84 | 364 | 124.45 | 0 | 5 | 50 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 11 | 0 | 251 | 39 | 22.81 | 228 | 110.08 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | 11 | 0 | 207 | 52 | 18.81 | 192 | 107.81 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 5 | 8 | 0 |
| 2013 | 15 | 1 | 312 | 55 | 22.28 | 286 | 109.09 | 0 | 2 | 27 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 14 | 1 | 336 | 113 | 25.84 | 267 | 125.84 | 1 | 0 | 39 | 10 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | 16 | 0 | 434 | 95 | 27.12 | 339 | 128.02 | 0 | 3 | 34 | 20 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 | 15 | 2 | 458 | 127 | 35.23 | 292 | 156.84 | 1 | 2 | 36 | 26 | 11 | 0 |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 | 60 | 31 | 15.00 | 67 | 89.55 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Career Overview:
Murali Vijay has played 106 matches in the IPL and has scored 2619 runs at an average of 25.93 and a strike rate of 121.87. He has scored 2 centuries and 13 half-centuries in his IPL career. He is also a good fielder, with 47 catches to his name. However, he has not taken any wickets in the IPL.
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Season-wise Performance:
Vijay made his IPL debut in 2009 for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). He had a decent start to his IPL career, scoring 60 runs in four matches at an average of 15. However, he did not get many opportunities to play in the following two seasons, and his performances were also below par.
In 2012, Vijay played for the CSK and had his best IPL season. He scored 336 runs in 14 matches at an average of 25.84 and a strike rate of 125.84. He also scored a century in that season, which helped CSK win the IPL title. Vijay continued his good form in the following season, scoring 312 runs in 15 matches at an average of 22.28 and a strike rate of 109.09. He played a crucial role in CSK’s campaign, helping them reach the final of the tournament.
In 2014, Vijay played for the Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) and had an average season. He scored 207 runs in 11 matches at an average of 18.81 and a strike rate of 107.81. However, his performances in the 2015 season were much better, as he scored 251 runs in 11 matches at an average of 22.81 and a strike rate of 110.08. He played some crucial knocks for the Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) and helped them reach the playoffs.
Vijay played for the KXIP for three seasons from 2015 to 2017. In 2016, he had another good season, scoring 453 runs in 14 matches at an average of 34.84 and a strike rate of 124.45. He also scored five half-centuries in that season, helping KXIP reach the knockout stages. However, his performances in the following two seasons were not up to the mark, and he was subsequently released by the franchise.
Vijay did not play in the 2018 season, but he made a comeback in the 2019 season for the Chennai Super Kings. He played only two matches in that season, scoring 64 runs at an average of 32. In the 2020 season, he played three matches for the CSK, scoring 32 runs at an average of 10.66.
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Career Highlights:
One of the most significant highlights of Vijay’s IPL career was his performance in the 2010 season. He scored 458 runs in 15 matches at an average of 35.23 and a strike rate of 156.84. He also scored a century in that season, which helped CSK reach the final of the tournament. Although they lost the final to the Mumbai Indians, Vijay’s performances in that season were outstanding.
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