ELITE 35PLUS BRIGADE

T20 is not necessarily the preserve of the young, as these players have displayed. Their value will be decided during the weekend.

Chris Gayle (38)

The Jamaican’s value is entirely due to his ability to rattle any bowling attack, though poor fitness makes him a liability on the field. Overall: Matches 101; Runs 3626; 50s 21; 100s 5; S/R 151.20

2017 (RCB):Matches 9; Runs 200; 50s 1; S/R 122.69

Gautam Gambhir (36)

The left-handed batsman moulded KKR into a champion unit, leading them to the 2012 and 2014 titles. Overall: Matches 148; Runs 4132; 50s 35; 100s nil; S/R 124.60

2017 (KKR):Matches 16; Runs 498; 50s 4; S/R 128.02

Harbhajan Singh (37)

The ex-India spinner’s value is his ability to keep things tight and chip in with useful runs. Overall: Matches 136; Runs 771; 50s 1; 100s nil; S/R 140.95; Wkts 127; Econ 6.95

2017 (MI): Matches 11; Runs 16; S/R 100; Wkts 8; Econ 6.48

Brendon McCullum (36)

The Kiwi hit the first IPL ton, and is still going strong with his aggressive batting at the top of the order. Overall: Matches 103; Runs 2754; 50s 13; 100s 2; S/R 131.08

2017 (GL): Matches 11; Runs 319; 50s 2; S/R 147.00

Shane Watson (36)

Member of 2008 champs Rajasthan, the Aussie allrounder was a perfect fit. Overall: Matches 102; Runs 2622; 50s 14; 100s 2; S/R 138.65; Wkts 86; Econ 7.83

2017 (RCB): Matches 8; Runs 71; S/R 91.02; Wkts 5; Econ 9.13.

Mitchell Johnson (36)

The Aussie has been about quality, and his heroics helped Mumbai clinch 2017 title. Overall: Matches 48; Runs 151; 50s nil; S/R 98.69; Wkts 59; Econ 8.09

2017 (MI): Matches 5; Runs 20; S/R 117.64; Wkts 7; Econ 7.05