The 2017 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) saw some thrilling cricketing action with plenty of standout performances from various players. Here’s a look at the top players of the tournament:
- David Warner (Sunrisers Hyderabad) David Warner had a fantastic season for Sunrisers Hyderabad, leading his team to the title with his brilliant captaincy and batting performances. He scored 641 runs in 14 matches at an average of 58.27 and a strike rate of 141.81. His consistency at the top of the order was crucial for SRH, and he played some match-winning innings for his team.
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Sunrisers Hyderabad) Bhuvneshwar Kumar had a standout season for Sunrisers Hyderabad, finishing as the leading wicket-taker in the tournament with 26 wickets in 14 matches at an economy rate of 7.05. His ability to swing the ball both ways and bowl yorkers at will was crucial for SRH, and he played a significant role in guiding the team to the title.
- Steve Smith (Rising Pune Supergiant) Steve Smith had a great season for Rising Pune Supergiant, scoring 472 runs in 15 matches at an average of 39.33 and a strike rate of 121.96. Smith’s ability to score runs consistently and play long innings was crucial for RPS, and he played some match-winning innings for his team.
- Gautam Gambhir (Kolkata Knight Riders) Gautam Gambhir had a consistent season for Kolkata Knight Riders, finishing as the second-highest run-scorer in the tournament with 498 runs in 16 matches at an average of 41.50 and a strike rate of 128.02. Gambhir’s ability to score runs quickly and play long innings was crucial for KKR, and he played some match-winning innings for his team.
- Rashid Khan (Sunrisers Hyderabad) Rashid Khan had a sensational season for Sunrisers Hyderabad, picking up 17 wickets in 14 matches at an economy rate of 6.62. Rashid’s ability to bowl accurately and take wickets at crucial moments was crucial for SRH, and he played a significant role in guiding the team to the title.
Overall, the 2017 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.