Statistical highlights of the final match between Deccan Chargers vs Royal Challengers in Sunday.
Adam Gilchrist, with his second duck in the IPL, could not become the second batsman to aggregate 500 runs in the IPL 2009 but his tally of 495 (ave.30.93) in 16 matches is exceeded only by Matthew Hayden - 572 (ave.52.00) in 12 matches.
Andres Symonds (33 off 21 balls) has completed his 400 runs in the IPL, aggregating 410 (ave.45.55), including one hundred and one fifty in 12 matches.
Herschelle Gibbs (53 not out off 48 balls) has registered his fourth fifty in the IPL.
Gilchrist is the top wicket-keeper with 18 dismissals - 10 catches + 8 stumpings.
Harmeet Singh (2/23) has recorded his best bowling figures in the IPL.
Rudra Pratap Singh, with 23 wickets (ave.18.13) in 16 matches, has eclipsed Sohail Tanvir's tally of 22 (ave.12.09) in 11 matches last year.
Anil Kumble's tally of 21 wickets at 16.52 runs apiece in 16 matches, has the next best tally.
Kumble's outstanding performance of 4 for 16 is the best by any captain in the IPL, surpassing the 3 for 13 by Yuvraj Singh for Kings XI Punjab against Deccan Chargers at Johannesburg. His figures are also the best in an IPL final.
Deccan Chargers became the second winner of the DLF IPL Trophy with a six-run victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Rajasthan Royals had won the first ever DLF IPL Trophy with a three-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings at Mumbai.
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