#5 David Warner (DD, SRH)
After facing a one-year ban from international cricket due to ball-tampering scandal, David Warner is set to return for the Sunrisers Hyderabad, which will be a vital boost for the finalists of the previous edition.
In IPL, Warner has scored 4014 runs, averaging above 40 with 3 blistering centuries (2 for Delhi Daredevils). The 'Pocket-sized dynamite' joined the list after a captain's knock (126 off 59 balls) against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2017.
#4 Brendon McCullum, (KKR, CSK)
Renowned known as ' the smiling assassin', Brendon McCullum is one of the beloved cricketer and destructive batsman in the world. The former New Zealand cricketer is considered as the most successful 'Blackcaps' captain after his inspirational leadership in ICC Cricket World Cup, 2015, leading his side to a World Cup final for the first time.
McCullum set the stage on fire in the Inaugural edition of IPL, with his blistering knock of 158* off 73 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the first ever IPL match.
In 2015, McCullum's century for Chennai Super Kings against Sunrisers Hyderabad helped him to become a part of this list.
#3 Shane Watson, (RR, CSK)
None would have still forgotten the epic century scored by Shane Watson in the final of IPL 2018. Dominating the SRH bowlers in the final, he was the protagonist of CSK's emotional comeback title victory.
After an ordinary stint with the RCB for two seasons, Watson silenced his critics with a stellar season of IPL with CSK in the previous edition (2018). Though he couldn't contribute much with the ball, his experience and batting was instrumental in CSK's successful campaign.
Watson initially established his presence with a century against his former IPL team (Rajasthan Royals) in the league stage and thereby became a part of this list in 2018.
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