#2 Mumbai Indians | Hardik Pandya
One player who should be credited for Mumbai Indians' title victory last year is Hardik Pandya. Pandya was sensational with the bat last season and played some match-defining innings for Mumbai Indians. The 26-year old scored 402 runs in 16 matches at an average of 44.66 and a high strike-rate of 191.42. The Baroda all-rounder was effective with the ball too picking up 14 wickets. Pandya has struggled with injuries in the past year but has gained full fitness and will look to get back in top form ahead of the all-important World T20.
#1 Kolkata Knight Riders | Andre Russell
Kolkata Knight Riders had a season to forget last year as the team failed to make it to the play-offs. But one player who did no harm to his reputation of being an out and out match-winner was Andre Russell. Russell was unstoppable with the bat last year and snatched victory out of the jaws of defeat on multiple occasions for KKR. He annihilated bowling-attacks and played some unbelievable knocks throughout the season. The Jamaican smashed 510 runs at an outstanding average of 56.66 and a jaw-dropping strike-rate of 204.81. He picked up crucial wickets with the ball too and ended up with 11 wickets in 14 matches. He was also named the most valuable player of the tournament. KKR will hope that Russell repeats his last year's heroics this year too.
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