Royal Challengers Bangalore - AB de Villiers (SR: 158.74)
RCB had their best season last year since their appearance in the finals in 2016. Qualifying for the playoffs after four seasons was possible largely due to one man - AB de Villiers. Unlike most other seasons, skipper Kohli had an issue with his strike rate in 2020, and so did most other batsmen in the team. However, it was AB's freak hitting that helped them get over the line in quite a lot of games. Even on some of the more difficult tracks, AB's blitzkrieg innings proved to be the difference between the two contesting sides.
The former Proteas skipper scored 454 runs at an average of 45.4 and a strike rate of 158.74 last season, almost single-handedly winning 3-4 games for his side. His consistency in delivering and pulling his side out of trouble is what makes him special. RCB will be hoping he does more of the same in 2021.
Sunrisers Hyderabad - Wriddhiman Saha (SR: 139.87)
Sunrisers Hyderabad, in search of the right combination, found a gem in Saha towards the end of the season, who had been rather underused until then. Saha not only provided blistering starts but his inclusion also helped in providing the right balance to the team so that they could accommodate the Caribbean all-rounder Jason Holder in their playing eleven. Saha partnered with skipper Warner at the top, replacing Bairstow, and almost immediately made an impact.
The wicket-keeper-batsman scored 214 runs at an average of 71.33 in just the 4 innings he batted. His strike rate of 139.87 remained the highest of any SRH batsman who faced a minimum of 100 deliveries last season.
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