From The Archives: Best XI of IPL 2010

#7 Yusuf Pathan

Yusuf Pathan

Batting

Innings: 14

Runs: 333

Average: 27.75

SR: 165.67

Bowling

Overs: 34

Wickets: 5

Economy: 7.23

He was used by his team as a pinch hitter and did that role to perfection. He scored a record-breaking 37 ball century against Mumbai at the Brabourne stadium which included eight sixes. He was also useful as a part-time bowler as he picked up some crucial wickets at a decent economy rate.

#8 Dale Steyn

Dale Steyn

Overs: 59

Wickets: 15

Economy: 6.88

He was already a proven performer with the red ball but in that season, he displayed his credentials with the white ball as well and was RCB’s strike weapon throughout the tournament. He swung the ball late on dry pitches and caused a lot of trouble to the big hitters.

#9 Lasith Malinga

Lasith Malinga

Overs: 49

Wickets: 15

Economy: 7.02

He was brilliant with both the new ball and in the death overs and the batsmen struggled to pick him because of slingy action. His slower balls and yorkers were difficult to predict and the majority of his wickets came during the slog overs.