The 2021 edition of the tournament was no different, as we saw some fantastic performances from players across all teams. In this blog, we will take a look at some of the standout performers from the tournament and evaluate their contributions to their respective teams.
- Harshal Patel (Royal Challengers Bangalore) Harshal Patel was the standout player of the tournament, finishing as the highest wicket-taker with 32 wickets in 15 matches. Patel’s consistent performances with the ball played a significant role in RCB’s success in the tournament. He also became the first player to take a five-wicket haul against Mumbai Indians in the IPL. Patel’s success in the tournament was a testament to his hard work and dedication, and he was deservedly awarded the Player of the Tournament award.
- Faf du Plessis (Chennai Super Kings) Faf du Plessis was one of the most consistent batsmen in the tournament, scoring 320 runs in 12 matches at an average of 32.00 and a strike rate of 145.45. His contributions at the top of the order were crucial to CSK’s success in the tournament, and he played some match-winning innings for his team. Du Plessis’ experience and leadership skills were also valuable for CSK, and he played a significant role in guiding the young players in the team.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (Chennai Super Kings) Ruturaj Gaikwad was one of the emerging talents of the tournament, scoring 635 runs in 16 matches at an average of 45.35 and a strike rate of 146.06. Gaikwad’s performances at the top of the order were crucial to CSK’s success, and he played some match-winning innings for his team. Gaikwad’s ability to rotate the strike and find gaps in the field made him a difficult player to bowl to, and he was a valuable asset to the CSK team.
- Rahul Chahar (Mumbai Indians) Rahul Chahar was one of the standout performers for Mumbai Indians, finishing as the second-highest wicket-taker in the tournament with 21 wickets in 15 matches. Chahar’s ability to pick wickets in the powerplay overs was crucial for MI, and he played a significant role in guiding the team to the playoffs. Chahar’s success in the tournament was a testament to his hard work and dedication, and he will be a player to watch out for in the future.
- Jasprit Bumrah (Mumbai Indians) Jasprit Bumrah was one of the best bowlers in the tournament, finishing with 19 wickets in 15 matches at an economy rate of 6.92. Bumrah’s ability to bowl yorkers at will made him a difficult player to face, and he played a crucial role in guiding MI to the playoffs. Bumrah’s consistency with the ball was crucial for MI, and he will be a vital player for the Indian team in the upcoming T20 World Cup.
In conclusion, the 2021 edition of the IPL was a fantastic tournament, with some standout performances from players across all teams. The performances of players like Harshal Patel, Faf du Plessis, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rahul Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah, Glenn Maxwell, Shikhar Dhawan, Avesh Khan, Trent Boult, and Chris Gayle were crucial for their respective teams’ success in the tournament. These players demonstrated their skills and abilities, and their performances will be remembered for a long time. We can’t wait to see what the next edition of the IPL has in store for us.