Yuzvendra Chahal
The leg break bowler from Haryana will be one bowler that the opponents will look out for. In last edition of the Indian Premier league, Chahal played fifteen matches in which he picked 23 wickets at an economy of 8.86. Chahal will play an important role in the spinning department along with WIndies’ Samuel Badree.
Suresh Raina
The left-hander has scored 3699 runs for Chennai Super Kings in 128 innings of 132 matches with one hundred and 25 fifties. It is the most by a batsman in Indian Premier league so far. He need to keep that form going to make sure his new side Gujarat lions get off to a dream debut in IPl.
lasith Malinga
The 143 wickets taken by lasith Malinga for Mumbai Indians is the most by a bowler in IPl. He is the most productive bowler in the beginning as well as in the death overs.
Chris Gayle
The 230 sixes scored by the monstrous Chris Gayle in 81 innings of 82 matches for Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore is the most by a batsman in this championship history. With 3199 runs to his name, Gayle's mere presence will put fear into opposition's eyes.
Shreyas Iyer
After signed by Delhi Daredevils last year for `2.6 crores, Shreyas Iyer became the highest earning uncapped player in the tournament. He lived up to the hype, scoring 439 runs in 14 matches, with a 33.76 average and a strike rate of 128.36 on the way to win the Emerging Player award last year. Delhi will bank on him to continue the form.
Dwayne Bravo
The superstar from Trinidad and Tobago will be looking to maintain his superb IPl form after bagging 105 wickets in 91 appearances at an average of 21.53 for the suspended Chennai Super Kings.