The 2010 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) was the third season of the tournament. It was held from March 12 to April 25, 2010, and a total of 60 matches were played between 8 teams.
Chennai Super Kings emerged as the champions of the 2010 IPL, defeating Mumbai Indians by 22 runs in the final. It was Chennai Super Kings’ first IPL title, having finished runners-up in the previous edition of the tournament.
Several players put up outstanding performances throughout the tournament, with some even breaking records along the way. Here are some of the standout performers from the 2010 IPL:
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Sachin Tendulkar (Mumbai Indians)
Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar was the highest run-scorer of the 2010 IPL, amassing 618 runs in 15 matches at an average of 47.53 and a strike rate of 132.61. The right-handed batsman hit two centuries and four half-centuries during the tournament, and was the main reason for Mumbai Indians success in the tournament. -
Pragyan Ojha (Deccan Chargers)
Indian left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha was the highest wicket-taker of the 2010 IPL, picking up 21 wickets in 16 matches at an economy rate of 7.29. The slow bowler’s variations and control made him very difficult to handle, and he played a crucial role in helping Deccan Chargers reach the semi-finals. -
Jacques Kallis (Royal Challengers Bangalore)
South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis had a great season with both bat and ball for Royal Challengers Bangalore, scoring 572 runs in 16 matches at an average of 47.66 and a strike rate of 119.86, and also picking up 17 wickets at an economy rate of 6.57. The right-handed batsman hit two centuries and two half-centuries during the tournament, and was very effective in the middle order for Royal Challengers Bangalore. -
Muttiah Muralitharan (Chennai Super Kings)
Sri Lankan off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan had a great season with the ball for Chennai Super Kings, picking up 15 wickets in 14 matches at an economy rate of 6.13. The right-arm off-spinner’s variations and experience made him very difficult to handle, and he played a crucial role in helping Chennai Super Kings win the tournament. -
Ryan Harris (Kings XI Punjab)
Australian fast bowler Ryan Harris had a great season with the ball for Kings XI Punjab, picking up 16 wickets in 11 matches at an economy rate of 7.18. The right-arm fast bowler’s ability to swing the ball at a good pace made him very effective, and he played a crucial role in helping Kings XI Punjab reach the semi-finals.
These five players were undoubtedly the standout performers of the 2010 IPL, but there were several other players who put up impressive performances as well. Suresh Raina of Chennai Super Kings scored 520 runs in 16 matches, while Shaun Marsh of Kings XI Punjab scored 616 runs in 11 matches. Lasith Malinga of Mumbai Indians and Doug Bollinger of Chennai Super Kings also had good seasons with the ball, picking up 15 and 17 wickets respectively.
Overall, the 2010 IPL was another exciting season of T20 cricket, filled with some memorable performances from the best players in the world. The league continued to attract the biggest names in cricket and was watched by millions of fans around the globe, cementing its place as one of the most popular cricket tournaments in the world.