#1 Chris Gayle

Currently the 7th highest run-getter in the tournament with 462 runs in 12 matches, Gayle has proved himself to be one of the world’s most destructive openers. With 4 half-centuries and a best of an unbeaten 99, Gayle has been dictating terms with the bowlers at a strike rate of 158.76. He along with KL Rahul has proven to be a hit opening pair for KXIP since last year. His average of 42 ensures that Punjab is often in the game, be it the power play or the middle overs.