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From Maxwell to Dhawan: Five players who have rocked IPL 2021 so far

Glenn Maxwell (Royal Challengers Bangalore)
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Glenn Maxwell (Royal Challengers Bangalore)

Maxwell has been in some form lately. After a disappointing 2020 season, the Aussie went under the hammer for a hefty price. He proved his worth by playing some vital knocks to keep his team unbeaten.  
 

Faf du Plessis (Chennai Super Kings)
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Faf du Plessis (Chennai Super Kings)

Faf du Plessis smashed 95 runs in 60 balls in a recent match for Chennai Super Kings. He has been the in-form opener for Chennai with 164 runs in four matches. The Proteas will play a crucial run for the team in the upcoming matches. 

Shikhar Dhawan (Delhi Capitals)
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Shikhar Dhawan (Delhi Capitals)

Shikhar Dhawan is one of the most experienced players in the Delhi Capitals set-up. He picked up his form where he left off last season. He currently the Orange Cap holder with 231 runs in four matches.  

He breached the 5000-run mark last year within 168 innings. 

5/27 -- Harshal Patel (Royal Challengers Bangalore)
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5/27 -- Harshal Patel (Royal Challengers Bangalore)

In IPL 2021, Harshal Patel was given the responsibility to keep the run flow in check. The pace all-rounder was able to grab his opportunity with both hands as he scalped five wickets and conceded only 27 runs in the opening match against Mumbai Indians in Chennai. The 30-year-old used the slower ball and yorker to good effect. It was a memorable match for Patel, who got the first five-wicket haul of the tournament and hit the winning runs on the last ball to complete a Bangalore win. He is also the orange cap holder with 17 wickets in the seven matches for Bangalore.

Deepak Chahar (Chennai Super Kings)
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Deepak Chahar (Chennai Super Kings)

Deepak Chahar did not have an ideal start to the tournament, however, the young pacer bounced back after playing a huge role against Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals. His fiery swing has earned him 8 wickets.