KPL 2017: 5 star performers of the season

#3 Abhimanyu Mithun (Bijapur Bulls)

Mithun celebrates with his teammates after sealing the match for the Bijapur Bulls

Matches- 8|Wickets- 9|Bowl.Avg- 21.66|Economy- 7.54| Bat.Avg- 43|Strike Rate- 182.97.

Pacy and accurate, Mithun's experience of playing the IPL and for India came to the fore as the pacer made a serious impact this season. Not only did he shine with the ball, Mithun also made his bat talk and made the most use of the long handle.

Mithun picked a brace in both of the Bulls first two matches and in the rain-curtailed match against the Bengaluru Blasters, Mithun did commendably well to help Bijapur defend the target by picking up a wicket and giving away just nine runs from two overs, something that earned him the man of the match award.

In the semifinals against Namma Shivamogga, the quick starred with the bat, helping Bijapur claw their way from the jaws of defeat and book a spot in the finals with a quickfire 12-ball 32* with two fours and two sixes.