IPL 2016: Five players that surprised us with their superb showing

IPL 2016: Five players that surprised us with their superb showing

May 31, 2016, 17:03 PM IST
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The India pacer was a revelation in the tournament. The most impressive aspect of Bhuvi's bowling was the increase in pace without loss of movement. He won the Purple Cap with 23 wickets, bowling at an economy rate of 7.42 economy. Bhuvi accuracy at the death was a major reason behind SRH's triumph.

The India pacer was a revelation in the tournament. The most impressive aspect of Bhuvi's bowling was the increase in pace without loss of movement. He won the Purple Cap with 23 wickets, bowling at an economy rate of 7.42 economy. Bhuvi accuracy at the death was a major reason behind SRH's triumph.

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The Karnataka batsman showed his versatality in this tournament. Not just a Test batsman, Rahul can play T20 cricket too. He scored 397 runs and did his job behind the stumps with five catches and four stumpings. Rahul was RCB's best batsman behind Kohli and AB.

The Karnataka batsman showed his versatality in this tournament. Not just a Test batsman, Rahul can play T20 cricket too. He scored 397 runs and did his job behind the stumps with five catches and four stumpings. Rahul was RCB's best batsman behind Kohli and AB.

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Krunal showed he is more than just Hardik's eleder brother. He was the standout performer for Mumbai Indians with 237 runs and six wickets. Apart from bowling accurately, the left-hander smoked 86 off 37 balls in a match to showcase his batting prowess.

Krunal showed he is more than just Hardik's eleder brother. He was the standout performer for Mumbai Indians with 237 runs and six wickets. Apart from bowling accurately, the left-hander smoked 86 off 37 balls in a match to showcase his batting prowess.

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The South African all-rounder justified his big price tag with a remarkable effort for Delhi Daredevils. His 17-ball fifty was most definitely one of the highlights of the tournament. Morris capped off his debut IPL season with 195 runs and 13 wickets.

The South African all-rounder justified his big price tag with a remarkable effort for Delhi Daredevils. His 17-ball fifty was most definitely one of the highlights of the tournament. Morris capped off his debut IPL season with 195 runs and 13 wickets.

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The Mumbai pacer bagged 14 wickets in the Powerplay this term. The right-armer made sure Gujarat Lions did not miss Dale Steyn with a strong display. Kulkarni was among the most impressive Indian bowlers at the tournament, picking up 18 wickets at an economy rate of 7.42.

The Mumbai pacer bagged 14 wickets in the Powerplay this term. The right-armer made sure Gujarat Lions did not miss Dale Steyn with a strong display. Kulkarni was among the most impressive Indian bowlers at the tournament, picking up 18 wickets at an economy rate of 7.42.