Faf du Plessis (CSK)

In the first qualifier, opening the innings along with Shane Watson, Faf du Plessis played tills the last ball of the game and made sure that his team gets over the line. He played match-winning innings of 77* out of just 42 balls with the help of five fours and 4 sixes. He was also named as ‘Man of the match’. He also finished the game with a six over bowler’s head.