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Gautam Gambhir to Shane Watson: Top performers in season 1 of IPL
These are the players who performed incredibly well for their respective IPL franchises in the inaugural season of the league
Last Updated on - March 13, 2025 1:03 PM IST
Gautam Gambhir to Shane Watson: Top performers in season 1 of IPL
1. Shaun Marsh (Kings XI Punjab) – 616 runs
The former Australia batter featured for the Kings XI Punjab in a total of 11 matches in the inaugural season. Marsh played several fantastic knocks in the season and also won the orange cap.
2. Gautam Gambhir (Delhi Daredevils) – 534 runs
The former India batter was sensational for the Delhi Daredevils in the inaugural season of the IPL. Gambhir scored runs at a brilliant average of 41.07 for the Delhi-based franchise.
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3. Sanath Jayasuriya (Mumbai Indians) – 514 runs
The former Sri Lanka batter gave superb batting performances for the Mumbai Indians in the inaugural season of the IPL. Jayasuriya played 14 matches during the campaign, scoring runs at a blistering average of 42.83.
4. Shane Watson (Rajasthan Royals) – 472 runs
The former Australia all-rounder gave a fabulous performance with the bat for the Rajasthan Royals in the inaugural IPL season. Watson scored runs at a fantastic average of 47.20 during the season.
5. Graeme Smith (Rajasthan Royals) – 441 runs
The former South Africa batter was a key figure in the Rajasthan Royals’ team that went on to win the inaugural IPL season. Smith scored runs at a spectacular average of 49.00 in the season.
6. Sohail Tanvir (Rajasthan Royals) – 22 wickets
The former Pakistan pacer had a brilliant campaign with the Rajasthan Royals in the inaugural IPL season. Tanvir remained in top form throughout the tournament, causing a lot of problems for opposing batters.
7. Shane Warne (Rajasthan Royals) – 19 wickets
The legendary Australia spinner, who was the Rajasthan Royals’ skipper in the inaugural IPL season, gave valiant contributions with the ball. Warne trapped numerous batters with his impeccable spin bowling throughout the season.
8. S Sreesanth (Kings XI Punjab) – 19 wickets
The former India pacer had a sensational campaign with the Kings XI Punjab in the inaugural IPL season. Sreesanth remained in terrific form throughout the season, picking up a great number of wickets.
9. Shane Watson (Rajasthan Royals) – 17 wickets
The former Australia all-rounder wasn’t just brilliant with the bat, but was also exceptional with the ball in his hand. Watson was one of the Rajasthan Royals’ best bowlers in the inaugural IPL season.
10. Piyush Chawla (Kings XI Punjab) – 17 wickets
The former India spinner had a brilliant campaign with the Kings XI Punjab in the inaugural season of IPL. Chawla bamboozled many batters with his sensational spin bowling throughout the season, racking up a lot of scalps.