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Australia's star left handed batter Shaun Marsh was at his peak in the first season of IPL in 2008. He accumulated 616 runs at in just 11 games at an average of 68.44 with a strike rate of 139.68 while playing for Punjab Kings. He was the Orange cap winner in that season.
Sri Lanka's destructive opener Sanath Jayasuriya played for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2008. He played 14 games and amassed 514 runs at an average of 42.83 with a strike rate of 166.34.
Shane Watson played a pivotal role in Rajasthan Royal's triumph in the first season of IPL. He accumulated 472 runs at an average of 47.20 with a strike rate of 151.76.
South Africa's Graime Smith was one of the central figures in Rajasthan Royals' success in the first season. He accumulated 441 runs at an average of 49 with a strike rate of 121.82.
Pakistan's Sohail Tanvir was the first bowler to win purple cap in IPL as he clinched 22 wickets in just 11 matches at an economy rate of 6.46. His best bowling figures was of 6/14.
Ausralia's legend Shanw Warne clinched 19 wickets in just 15 matches at an economy rate of 7.76. His best bowling figures was of 3/19.
Sreesanth had an amazing IPL season in 2008 as he clinched a total of 19 wickets in 15 games. His best bowling figures was of 3/29.
Shane Watson was the most valuable player in the first season of IPL as he displayed his all-round skills. he clinched 17 wickets at an economy rate of 7.07. His best bowling figures were of 3/10.
India's experienced leg-spinner Piyush Chawla clinched 17 wickets in the first season of IPL while playing for PBKS at an economy rate of 8.30. His best bowling figures were of 3/25.
