IPL History: Most Valuable Players of all the seasons

#6. Shane Watson- 2013

Shane Watson is an exceptional talent and a potential match-winner who can take his team over the line all by himself. His all-round capabilities have been well known for many years but it the match-winning ability that makes him stand out from the crowd.

His presence in the team gives much flexibility to the team management as he can open the innings as well as the bat in the middle order to provide more stability in the batting lineup. The Aussie can also bowl with the new and old ball under any circumstances of the match.

Watson is a rare talent, who can deliver under pressure to guide his team home under tough situations. That’s what makes him a real match-winner.

In 2013, Shane Watson went on to score 543 runs for the Rajasthan Royals along with a century and a couple of half-centuries. He also took 13 wickets during that promising season. His all-round heroics made him the Most Valuable Players of that season.

#7. Glenn Maxwell- 2014

Glenn Maxwell is an impact player, a potential match winner and a batting powerhouse. Maxwell began his IPL career in 2012 with Delhi Daredevils before joining Mumbai Indians in the following season.

However, it was his 2014 season with Kings XI Punjab which made him the ‘Big-Show.’ Maxwell led his Punjab franchise to the finals on the back of some consistent performances throughout that season. The Aussie failed to take his team over the line, and Kings XI finished as the runner-ups after losing the title to Kolkata Knight Riders.

In 16 innings, Maxwell scored 552 runs in that season with an incredible strike rate of 187.75. He won many matches for his side in that breakthrough season and was deservingly declared the Player of the tournament.