Harshal Patel
Royal Challengers Bangalore’s pacer Harshal Patel bagged the spotlight in the opening match itself after he became the first player to bag a 5-wicket haul against Mumbai Indians in IPL. With a brilliant start, Harshal Patel managed to lead the wicket-takers list. In 7 matches, Patel was the leading wicket-taker with 17 wickets. Other than his expensive over against Chennai Super Kings, he bowled brilliantly in every match of IPL 2021. He is also among one of the best XI Indian players in IPL 2021.