2. Ambati Rayudu (CSK)

The Hyderabadi batsman is having an outstanding season this year for Chennai. He has been batting like a dream and has received a call-up to the Indian national team also. In the last match against the best bowling attack, Rayudu scored his maiden IPL century. Ambati Rayudu so far in this season has played 12 matches and has scored 535 runs at an average of 48.63 with a huge strike rate of 153 with 48 fours and 29 huge sixes. He is also one of the major contenders for winning orange cap this season.