IPL  2018: One player from each team who has performed beyond expectations so far

#7 Chris Woakes - Royal Challengers Bangalore

The fast bowling all-rounder from England was with KKR last year This year he is with the Bangalore-based franchise and is now the highest wicket getter in the tournament with 8 scalps. He also had the purple cap before he lost it to Mayank Markande, who also accounted for 8 wickets.

Woakes' strike rate of 10.75 is the best in the tournament as he picked up 8 wickets in 14.2 overs. Woakes was expected to contribute well with the ball, but him being the leading wicket-taker has come as surprise to many. One drawback about Woakes' bowling is that his economy rate is above 10. If he can control the flow of runs in future matches, he will be a force to reckon.