Rajat Patidar (6 matches, 163 runs, Avg 32.60, SR 133.60): Has been a breath of fresh air for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the five matches he has batted in so far. Solves a big problem facing many franchises - a reliable Indian batsman in the top order. Has taken some of the pressure off Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis. Sportzpics for IPL
Umran Malik (14 matches, 22 wickets, Best 5-25, Econ 9.03): The Sunrisers Hyderabad fast bowler is easily the quickest bowler in world cricket at the moment. His 22 wickets came in at a high economy rate, but a lot of those runs were off edges with many dropped chances. Duly rewarded with a maiden call-up to Indian team for South Africa T20s. Sportzpics for IPL
Tilak Varma (14 matches, 397 runs, Best 61, Avg 36.09, SR: 131.02): The Mumbai Indians batsman, 19, was one of the few bright spots for his franchise. The left-handed batsman showed remarkable composure for his age, and will surely form the core of Mumbai's next decade in franchise cricket. Technique and temperament should help him break into the national team. Sportzpics for IPL
Arshdeep Singh (14 matches, 10 wickets, Best 3-37, Econ 7.70): Thoroughly deserved his India call-up for the South Africa T20s. The most economical seamer in the death overs during this year's IPL, the Punjab Kings left-arm seamer has excellent control and bowled most of his overs against top batsmen during difficult overs. Sportzpics for IPL
Tim David (8 matches, 186 runs, Avg 37.20, SR 216.27): A lot was expected from the devastating batsman but he was sidelined after early failures. Mumbai Indians corrected course and brought David back in. In the second half, the Australian was in imperious form, nailing the role of the finisher by scoring at a strike rate of over 200. Has played for Singapore but should start afresh for the Aussies this year. Sportzpics for IPL
Mohsin Khan (8 matches, 13 wickets, Best 4-16, Econ 5.93): Another quality left-arm pacer to make his mark. The Lucknow Super Giants quick has been menacing with his pace, and has an economy of under six after eight games. Can move the ball and has deceptive change of pace. Seen by many as India's next Zaheer Khan. Sportzpics for IPL
Matheesha Pathirana (2 matches, 2 wickets, Econ 7.60): The Sri Lankan slinger has an even more awkward action than Lasith Malinga, if that was even possible. Introduced towards the end of the season, captain MS Dhoni seemed thoroughly impressed with his execution, which will please his national team. Sportzpics for IPL
Dewald Brevis (7 matches, 161 runs, Avg 23, SR 142.47): The young South African broke into Mumbai's playing XI at just 18 years of age. Has shades of AB de Villiers in his batting with just as many strokes. Only played seven matches, but Mumbai are expected to plan their future around him, Tilak Varma and Tim David. Sportzpics for IPL
Mukesh Choudhary (13 matches, 16 wickets, Best 4-46, Econ 9.31): A classic left-arm seamer, Choudhary showed glimpses of his talent that could prove useful in red-ball cricket - decent pace, late swing and a smooth action. The diminutive version of Trent Boult will do well to soak in all the information from captain Dhoni and continue his rise. Sportzpics for IPL
Jitesh Sharma (12 matches, 234 runs, Best 44, Avg 29.25, SRO 163.63): The wicketkeeper batsman was the most unheralded of power hitters in Punjab Kings' line-up and ended up being one of their more reliable ones. Outperformed Jonny Bairstow, and will surely be given more exposure from next season. Sportzpics for IPL
Rajat Patidar (6 matches, 163 runs, Avg 32.60, SR 133.60): Has been a breath of fresh air for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the five matches he has batted in so far. Solves a big problem facing many franchises - a reliable Indian batsman in the top order. Has taken some of the pressure off Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis. Sportzpics for IPL
Umran Malik (14 matches, 22 wickets, Best 5-25, Econ 9.03): The Sunrisers Hyderabad fast bowler is easily the quickest bowler in world cricket at the moment. His 22 wickets came in at a high economy rate, but a lot of those runs were off edges with many dropped chances. Duly rewarded with a maiden call-up to Indian team for South Africa T20s. Sportzpics for IPL
Tilak Varma (14 matches, 397 runs, Best 61, Avg 36.09, SR: 131.02): The Mumbai Indians batsman, 19, was one of the few bright spots for his franchise. The left-handed batsman showed remarkable composure for his age, and will surely form the core of Mumbai's next decade in franchise cricket. Technique and temperament should help him break into the national team. Sportzpics for IPL
Arshdeep Singh (14 matches, 10 wickets, Best 3-37, Econ 7.70): Thoroughly deserved his India call-up for the South Africa T20s. The most economical seamer in the death overs during this year's IPL, the Punjab Kings left-arm seamer has excellent control and bowled most of his overs against top batsmen during difficult overs. Sportzpics for IPL
Tim David (8 matches, 186 runs, Avg 37.20, SR 216.27): A lot was expected from the devastating batsman but he was sidelined after early failures. Mumbai Indians corrected course and brought David back in. In the second half, the Australian was in imperious form, nailing the role of the finisher by scoring at a strike rate of over 200. Has played for Singapore but should start afresh for the Aussies this year. Sportzpics for IPL
Mohsin Khan (8 matches, 13 wickets, Best 4-16, Econ 5.93): Another quality left-arm pacer to make his mark. The Lucknow Super Giants quick has been menacing with his pace, and has an economy of under six after eight games. Can move the ball and has deceptive change of pace. Seen by many as India's next Zaheer Khan. Sportzpics for IPL
Matheesha Pathirana (2 matches, 2 wickets, Econ 7.60): The Sri Lankan slinger has an even more awkward action than Lasith Malinga, if that was even possible. Introduced towards the end of the season, captain MS Dhoni seemed thoroughly impressed with his execution, which will please his national team. Sportzpics for IPL
Dewald Brevis (7 matches, 161 runs, Avg 23, SR 142.47): The young South African broke into Mumbai's playing XI at just 18 years of age. Has shades of AB de Villiers in his batting with just as many strokes. Only played seven matches, but Mumbai are expected to plan their future around him, Tilak Varma and Tim David. Sportzpics for IPL
Mukesh Choudhary (13 matches, 16 wickets, Best 4-46, Econ 9.31): A classic left-arm seamer, Choudhary showed glimpses of his talent that could prove useful in red-ball cricket - decent pace, late swing and a smooth action. The diminutive version of Trent Boult will do well to soak in all the information from captain Dhoni and continue his rise. Sportzpics for IPL
Jitesh Sharma (12 matches, 234 runs, Best 44, Avg 29.25, SRO 163.63): The wicketkeeper batsman was the most unheralded of power hitters in Punjab Kings' line-up and ended up being one of their more reliable ones. Outperformed Jonny Bairstow, and will surely be given more exposure from next season. Sportzpics for IPL
Rajat Patidar (6 matches, 163 runs, Avg 32.60, SR 133.60): Has been a breath of fresh air for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the five matches he has batted in so far. Solves a big problem facing many franchises - a reliable Indian batsman in the top order. Has taken some of the pressure off Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis. Sportzpics for IPL
