From IPL archives: Highest wicket taker for each team in IPL 2009

Modified Jan 01, 2019 16:43 IST

Deccan Chargers won the title in 2009 by beating RCB in the final.

#5 Kings XI Punjab - Irfan Pathan - 17 Wickets

Coming into the tournament, Kings XI Punjab was considered as one of the title favourites. With a line-up boasting of Yuvraj Singh, Kumar Sangakkara, Shaun Marsh and Brett Lee, the favourites tag did suit them.

Irfan Pathan was one guy who did more than what was expected of him. He picked up 17 wickets in the tournament at an average of 22.94. He along with South African Yusuf Abdulla was instrumental in making Punjab stay in the hunt for a playoff spot. He was their go-to bowler and he delivered at crucial junctures.

Irfan was also effective with the bat, scoring 196 runs at a strike rate of 124.05 which was very handy lower down the order. Since he couldn't receive proper support from his teammates through performances, KXIP eventually failed to qualify for the semifinals.

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