The 2018 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) was one of the most exciting seasons in the tournament’s history. Here’s a quick look at the top performers from the tournament:
- Kane Williamson (Sunrisers Hyderabad) Kane Williamson had a sensational season for Sunrisers Hyderabad, leading the team from the front with his batting and captaincy. Williamson scored 735 runs in 17 matches at an average of 52.50 and a strike rate of 142.44. His ability to score runs consistently at a good pace was crucial for SRH, and he played some match-winning innings for his team.
- Rishabh Pant (Delhi Daredevils) Rishabh Pant had a breakthrough season for Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals), scoring 684 runs in 14 matches at an average of 52.61 and a strike rate of 173.60. Pant’s ability to score runs quickly and hit big sixes was crucial for DD, and he played some match-winning innings for his team.
- Andrew Tye (Kings XI Punjab) Andrew Tye had a fantastic season for Kings XI Punjab, finishing as the leading wicket-taker in the tournament with 24 wickets in 14 matches at an economy rate of 8.00. Tye’s ability to bowl consistently and take wickets at crucial moments was crucial for KXIP, and he played a significant role in guiding the team to the playoffs.
- Sunil Narine (Kolkata Knight Riders) Sunil Narine had another great season for Kolkata Knight Riders, picking up 17 wickets in 16 matches at an economy rate of 6.67. Narine’s ability to bowl accurately and contain the opposition’s scoring rate was crucial for KKR, and he played a significant role in guiding the team to the playoffs.
- KL Rahul (Kings XI Punjab) KL Rahul had a consistent season for Kings XI Punjab, finishing as the third-highest run-scorer in the tournament with 659 runs in 14 matches at an average of 54.91 and a strike rate of 158.41. Rahul’s ability to score runs quickly and play long innings was crucial for KXIP, and he played some match-winning innings for his team.
Overall, the 2018 edition of the IPL saw some outstanding performances from both batsmen and bowlers, and the top performers played a significant role in guiding their teams to the playoffs and beyond. It will be interesting to see if these players can carry their form into the upcoming 2021 edition of the IPL and make an impact once again.