He built a reputation around control under pressure and the ability to adjust tempo depending on what the innings demanded.
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Across 83 matches, he scored 2,029 runs at an average of 39.78 and a strike rate of 124.02, along with 14 half-centuries. Those figures reflect consistent returns in a format that often exposes middle-order batters to difficult match situations. He frequently arrived at the crease with innings in transition and found ways to rebuild before pushing the scoring on.
His strongest stretch came in 2012 he returned 244 runs at an average above 80 for the season. In 2014 and 2015 he crossed 400 runs in back-to-back campaigns, with 2015 standing out most strongly at 414 runs and four half-centuries. That season captured his value at its peak, contributing heavily in pressure phases of matches.
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With the ball, he provided useful overs with his off-spin bowling. He finished with 23 wickets at an economy of 7.38, with best figures of 4-17 coming in 2015, his most successful all round season.
Taken together, Duminy’s IPL record reflects a player you wanted to be in your team, and contribute in both disciplines when required.
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