Pant named Emerging Player of IPL 11

Mumbai, May 27

Delhi Daredevils wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant was named Emerging Player of IPL 11 after the final here tonight.

It was a double delight for Pant, who also received the Stylish Player Award. Pant ended as the second highest run-getter in the tournament with 684 runs from 14 games.

Sunil Narine also picked up two awards -- Super Striker and Valuable Player.

Among other awards, Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Kane Williamson (735 runs) got the Orange Cap while Kings XI pacer Andrew Tye (24 wickets) got the Purple Cap.

Kiwi Trent Boult got the Perfect Catch award for his stunning one handed catch of Royal Challenges Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli.

Defending champions Mumbai Indians, who could not make it to the play offs, were given the Fairplay Award. PTI