Ambati Rayudu (CSK)

In the last game against RCB, Ambati Rayudu opened the innings again. In need of quick runs, Rayudu carried on his good form and did not let the demotion in the batting order affect his game. Rayudu’s effort was praised highly because he initiated the flow of runs in a situation when things appeared bleak.

Rayudu completed his 15th IPL half-century against RCB as well. He got out in the 18th over, scoring 82 (53) with the help of nine fours and four sixes. He can be very lethal against MI as well.