New Delhi, April 2 -- The bat dominated the ball in the first five games of the 18th edition of Indian Premier League. The bowlers made a mark in the 2nd week of the season.

Noor Ahmad's 4/18 vs MI was the only four-wicket haul in the first 6 matches of the season, until Shardul Thakur opened the floodgates. Shardul registered his best IPL figures (4/34) in match 7 vs Sunrisers Hyderabad. Delhi Capitals pacer Mitchell Starc registered his maiden five-wicket haul in T20s on Sunday. Sri Lankan Spinner Wanindu Hasaranga broke the back of CSK with a four-wicket haul of his own in the Sunday encounter between RR and CSK.

However, the standout moment of the week came on Monday in Mumbai, where the Mumbai Indians hosted the defending champions...