IPL 2021: From Harshal Patel to Shahrukh Khan - how uncapped Indian players impressed fans

Purchased by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), the medium pacer Harshal Patel has been given the designated role of a death bowler. 

The player from Haryana, surely grabbed his chance with both hands as he started his IPL campaign with a bang and became the first bowler in the history of the tournament to scalp a five-wicket haul against Mumbai Indians (MI). 

He has impressed all with his slower delivery and accuracy to hit the blockhole consistently. Patel has thus far snared seven wickets in the two matches and is currently the Purple cap holder.

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) opener Nitish Rana has been a consistent performer in the last few seasons.

The left-hander scored 80 runs off 56 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and followed it with another impressive 57 against Mumbai Indians (MI). 

The batsman has scored a total of 137 runs and he is currently the Orange cap holder of the season.

Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) Shahbaz Ahmed was the game-changer in the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). 

The left-arm spinner was given the ball in the 17th over by Virat Kohli and turned the game with three wickets of Jonny Bairstow, Manish Pandey and Abdul Samad. 

Ahmed bowled with an average of seven and played a key role in RCB's second win of two games making the side lead the points table. RCB are also the only unbeaten side currently.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) Chetan Sakariya made an impressive debut against Punjab Kings (PBKS) after scalping three wickets and conceding only 31 runs. 

Sakariya then bowled another economic spell against Delhi Capitals (DC). The left-arm pacer from Saurashtra also can nail the yorker with consistency.

Punjab Kings' (PBKS) pacer Arshdeep Singh has become the sides go-to bowler especially when they have to defend a total. 

In the clash against Rajasthan Royals (RR), Punjab had to defend 13 runs and Singh was given the daunting task as Sanju Samson was going all guns blazing.

The left-armer from Punjab, however, was able to keep his calm and took his team over the line by four runs. Arshdeep has scalped four wickets in two matches at an average of 10.50.

Delhi Capitals' (DC) fast bowler Avesh Khan impressed all, especially after he had scalped two wickets against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), including the big one of MS Dhoni - who was dismissed for a duck.

The right-arm pacer returned with three wickets against Rajasthan Royals (RR) too and currently has snared five wickets in two matches at an average of 11.

Punjab Kings' (PBKS) power-hitter Shahrukh Khan impressed with his pyrotechnics as he was the lone warrior for his team against Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

He scored 47 runs from 36 balls and took his team's total past 100. Khan hit the long boundaries and would most likely play a crucial role for PBKS in this season.

Another player from Punjab Kings (PBKS) - Deepak Hooda - was at his absolute best against Rajasthan Royals (RR). 

Hooda smashed 64 runs off just 28 balls and was able to hit the ground running. The right-hander impressed fans with his power-hitting.