1. KL Rahul (Punjab)
Matches 14, Runs 659, Highest 95*, Average 54.91, 50s 6, 100 0

KL Rahul began his campaign on a fine note, scoring the fastest half-century of the T20 off just 14 balls. The Punjab opener smashed four sixes and six fours en route his match-winning 51-run knock against Delhi. His consistent show in the tournament helped Punjab make it to the playoffs.

2. Shane Watson (Chennai)
Matches 15, Runs 555, Highest 117*, Average 39.64, 50s 2, 100s 2

Shane Watson stood up when it mattered most. The former Aussie opener's unbeaten 117 made the final a lop-sided affair as Chennai chased down the 179-run target with nine balls to spare against a decent SRH bowling line-up. The all-rounder is the only player to hit two centuries in this year's T20.