The group-stage of the Indian Premier League is over and the knock-outs are already upon us as the 9th edition of the competition draws to a close.
The Gujarat Lions, the Royal Challengers Bangalore, the Sunrisers Hyderabad and the Kolkata Knight Riders made it to the playoffs and are fighting for the title while 4 other teams knocked out of the group stage.
The Delhi Daredevils, the Mumbai Indians, the Rising Pune Supergiants and the Kings XI Punjab have all crashed out of the competition but have provided us with their share of entertainment throughout the group stage.
There are a number of players from all 4 teams that have been exceptional in the tournament but missed out on a place in the qualifiers due to their team’s debacles.
Here are 5 individual performers who excelled in the group stage but were knocked-out: