​Tushar Deshpande (Chennai Super Kings)

Despite his tendency to give away extra runs and leak runs at a high economy rate, Tushar received heavy backing from CSK skipper MS Dhoni and the coaching staff. And the result was that Tushar ended as sixth highest wicket-taker, taking 21 scalps in 16 matches at an average of 26.85 and an economy rate of 9.92, with best figures of 3/45. He also emerged as the leading wicket-taker for his side, playing a key hand in his team’s fifth IPL title.