Manjeet Chhillar – Puneri Paltan
Last season's MVP has continued his stellar form into this season. However, he was unable to prevent his new team, Puneri Paltan, from suffering a defeat against the home team. The man from Nizampur scored 4 points in defence and 3 in attack, vs the Titans. The 29-year-old also has the added responsibility of captaining the Paltan, as they look to make their first ever semi-final appearance this campaign.
Girish Maruti Ernak – Bengal Warriors
It took 4 days for the crowd to finally see Bengal Warriors in action, and boy, was it worth the wait. Girish Maruti Ernak put up a commanding defensive display at the back, as the Warriors gave the Titans a masterclass in defending. The high-flying duo of Rahul Chaudhari and Sukesh Hegde was blunted down with ease, as Girish amassed 5 tackle points on the final day of the Vizag leg.
Shrikant Tewthia – Bengaluru Bulls
Not much was expected from Bengaluru Bulls after a mass exodus in the off-season. However, the Surjeet Narwal-led side put up a dominant performance against Dabang Delhi, starting their campaign with a bang. The win was largely due to a former Dabang Delhi player, Shrikant Tewthia. The 23-year-old showed his former employers what he is capable of, with a Super 5 against the Eagles. With Dharmaraj Cheralathan gone, the defensive onus falls on his young shoulders.
Rohit Rana – Jaipur Pink Panthers
The masked magician, Rohit Rana, was like a rock at the back for the Pink Panthers vs defending champions U Mumba. Scoring 9 raid points is no mean task, and for a defender to score as many takes a monumental effort. He delivered when his team needed him the most, as he came up with 2 super tackles over the course of the match. With a further point scored in the second match, he has become one of the top-scoring defenders this season, with 10 points in all.
