Lasith Malinga IPL 2009 wickets
Wickets taken in IPL 2009
Lasith Malinga took 18 wickets in IPL 2009 across 13 matches (1.38 per match). This page focuses only on IPL 2009 wickets and match-by-match spells.
Wickets
18
Matches
13
Wickets rank
#5
Economy
6.3
Best (wickets)
3w
Overs
49.5
Runs conceded
312
Key insights
What the stat tells you
- 18 wickets across 13 matches (1.38 per match) summarise Lasith Malinga's IPL 2009 wicket-taking output.
- Economy 6.3 and 49.5 overs provide control + workload context (312 runs conceded).
- Best match is a quick way to see peak impact in a single game for this season.
- Best match: 3 wickets vs Kolkata Knight Riders on April 27, 2009.
- Per-match output: 1.38 wickets per match across the season so far.
Quick summary
- Matches: 13
- Wickets: 18 (1.38 per match)
- Best (wickets): 3w
- Overs: 49.5, Runs: 312
- Last 5 matches: 5 wickets
Match-by-match
| Date | Opponent | Wickets | Balls | Runs | Eco | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2009 | Delhi Capitals | 1 | 24 | 38 | 9.50 | 24.00 |
| May 16, 2009 | Chennai Super Kings | 1 | 24 | 19 | 4.75 | 24.00 |
| May 14, 2009 | Rajasthan Royals | 1 | 24 | 28 | 7.00 | 24.00 |
| May 12, 2009 | Punjab Kings | 1 | 24 | 32 | 8.00 | 24.00 |
| May 10, 2009 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 1 | 24 | 37 | 9.25 | 24.00 |
| May 8, 2009 | Delhi Capitals | 1 | 24 | 30 | 7.50 | 24.00 |
| May 6, 2009 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 1 | 24 | 24 | 6.00 | 24.00 |
| May 3, 2009 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 0 | 19 | 24 | 7.58 | None |
| May 1, 2009 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 0 | 24 | 23 | 5.75 | None |
| April 29, 2009 | Punjab Kings | 2 | 24 | 12 | 3.00 | 12.00 |
| April 27, 2009 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 3 | 14 | 11 | 4.71 | 4.67 |
| April 25, 2009 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 3 | 24 | 19 | 4.75 | 8.00 |
| April 18, 2009 | Chennai Super Kings | 3 | 24 | 15 | 3.75 | 8.00 |
IPL 2009 leaderboards
Rank #5 in wickets
Top run scorers
| # | Player | Runs | Inns | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Matthew Hayden | 572 | 12 | 144 |
| #2 | Adam Gilchrist | 495 | 16 | 152 |
| #3 | AB de Villiers | 465 | 13 | 130 |
| #4 | Suresh Raina | 434 | 14 | 140 |
| #5 | Tillakaratne Dilshan | 418 | 13 | 122 |
| #6 | Jean-Paul Duminy | 372 | 12 | 114 |
| #7 | Herschelle Gibbs | 371 | 14 | 112 |
| #8 | Bradley Hodge | 365 | 12 | 117 |
| #9 | Sachin Tendulkar | 364 | 13 | 120 |
| #10 | Rohit Sharma | 362 | 16 | 114 |
Top wicket takers
| # | Player | Wkts | Inns | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | R P Singh | 23 | 16 | 6.99 |
| #2 | Anil Kumble | 21 | 16 | 5.86 |
| #3 | Ashish Nehra | 19 | 13 | 6.78 |
| #4 | Pragyan Ojha | 18 | 15 | 6.50 |
| #5 | Lasith Malinga | 18 | 13 | 6.30 |
| #6 | Irfan Pathan | 17 | 14 | 7.75 |
| #7 | Munaf Patel | 16 | 11 | 6.92 |
| #8 | DP Nannes | 15 | 13 | 7.52 |
| #9 | Pradeep Sangwan | 15 | 13 | 7.71 |
| #10 | Amit Mishra | 14 | 11 | 6.97 |
Lasith Malinga wickets by season
FAQs
Q: How many wickets does Lasith Malinga have in IPL 2009?
A: Lasith Malinga has 18 wickets in IPL 2009 across 13 matches. This page includes a match-by-match breakdown to show where the total comes from.
Q: Does this page include only IPL 2009 (not career) stats?
A: Yes. It focuses only on Lasith Malinga’s IPL 2009 wickets so the numbers and match-by-match table stay season-specific.