'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,/9j/2wBDAAYEBQYFBAYGBQYHBwYIChAKCgkJChQODwwQFxQYGBcUFhYaHSUfGhsjHBYWICwgIyYnKSopGR8tMC0oMCUoKSj/2wBDAQcHBwoIChMKChMoGhYaKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCj/wgARCAAGAAoDASIAAhEBAxEB/8QAFQABAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAgf/2gAIAQEAAAAAjr//xAAUAQEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD/9oACAECEAAAAG//xAAUAQEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA/9oACAEDEAAAAH//xAAhEAACAQIGAwAAAAAAAAAAAAABBAMCEgAFEyIxMhEh0v/aAAgBAQABPwBJh1m1pluuSua2kmQXnxyB7461YLWcRHT14Nm3oPnH/8QAFhEBAQEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAQIA/9oACAECAQE/AIkVN//EABYRAQEBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAECAP/aAAgBAwEBPwCqTf/Z'%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
5. Yusuf Pathan (Rajasthan Royals)
An explosive middle-order bat and a handy off-spinner, Yusuf Pathan was a chief architect in scripting a successful campaign for the Royals in IPL 2008. His effectiveness and the ability to contribute with both bat and ball, came to the fore with his stint with the Jaipur-based franchise. He responded to every penny of US $550,000 with his performance for his franchise.
Trending
A pinch-hitter in the lower order, Pathan did wonders with the bat, accumulating 435 runs in the season with a mind-boggling average nearing 180 in the entire season. A reliable campaigner, his batting proved to be the difference for the Royals on many occasions.
The Baroda-lad also took responsibility with the ball, bowling few overs of off-spin on crucial junctures of the game. However, he was still a beginner in this skill of his but still managed to account for eight wickets at a decent economy of 8 runs an over.
Get real-time updates on IPL 2025, including live scores, match schedules, points table & squad details for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT & PBKS
