Vinay Kumar R
Vinay Kumar R - Bowling By Season
Bowling Summary
- Wickets105
- Best In Match4
- Strike Rate20.20
- Economy8.39
Wickets Per Season
| Season | Inn | Wickets | Balls | Runs | SR | Eco | 3W | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 65 | 11 | 16.9565 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 31 | 9 | 10.3333 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 3 | 54 | 64 | 18 | 7.1111 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 13 | 7 | 261 | 368 | 37 | 8.4598 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 9 | 7 | 192 | 281 | 27 | 8.7813 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 16 | 23 | 361 | 493 | 15 | 8.1939 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 14 | 19 | 335 | 480 | 17 | 8.5970 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 13 | 12 | 268 | 335 | 22 | 7.5000 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 14 | 16 | 277 | 396 | 17 | 8.5776 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 11 | 9 | 194 | 271 | 21 | 8.3814 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 8 | 5 | 138 | 182 | 27 | 7.9130 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Vinay Kumar R - Batting By Season
Batting Summary
- Runs310
- Highest Score26
- Fifties0
- Hundreds0
- Fours21
- Sixes9
- Strike Rate113
Runs Per Season
| Season | Inn | Runs | Highest | SR | 4s | 6s | 50s | 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 200 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 108 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 5 | 70 | 26 | 159 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 7 | 68 | 25 | 109 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 7 | 50 | 18 | 106 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 5 | 27 | 10 | 84 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 7 | 47 | 12 | 106 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 4 | 25 | 23 | 113 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Vinay Kumar R - IPL Career Overview
Vinay Kumar R has been one of IPL’s most consistent Indian seamers, celebrated for his skilful swing, clever changes of pace and ice-cool finishes. Across multiple seasons with Royal Challengers Bangalore, he delivered several match-winning spells at the death, often stifling rival power-hitters with his trademark cutters and yorkers. Later, wearing the Mumbai Indians jersey, he showcased his adaptability on spinning tracks, becoming a trusted option for Rohit Sharma in crunch games. His brief but impactful stint with Sunrisers Hyderabad added depth to their bench, while a return to Kolkata Knight Riders reinforced his reputation as a wily operator in the slog overs. Vinay’s ability to read pitches quickly and vary lengths made him a go-to bowler for captains needing breakthroughs or tight overs. Beyond his bowling, his safe pair of hands in the outfield and calm guidance to emerging Indian quicks underlined his value to every IPL dressing room.
Vinay Kumar R IPL career: 105 wickets in 104 bowling innings, strike-rate 20.20, best 4-16, 10 three-wicket hauls, 2966 runs conceded off 2121 balls at 8.39 rpo; part-time batsman 310 runs, 21 fours, 9 sixes, highest 26 not out, strike-rate 113, 42 innings. Eleven seasons 2008-2018 for RCB, KTK, MI, KKR; last seen with Kolkata Knight Riders 2018.
Note: This overview is partially generated using AI and is based on statistical data.