- Chris Gayle (Royal Challengers Bangalore; 17):
The charismatic Caribbean star is one of the most loved players in the IPL. He has a unique style of getting his runs with minimal fuzz and has been the best player in the shortest format in international cricket.
He started his career as a Knight Rider but moved on to the Bangalore outfit where he is worshipped by the fans. He has the ability to take away the game from the oppositions in the blink of an eye and his personality is irresistible.
He has scored an astonishing number of runs over the years in the IPL including 17 half-centuries and 4 centuries. He owns the highest individual score in the IPL at 175* and has won 17 man of the match awards in his time in the IPL a record that sees him at the top of this list.