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IPL 2017: As the tenth edition of the Indian Premier League comes to an end, it is that time of the year when coaches and owners sit together and find out what mistakes they made or what were the decisions that went their way. The biggest talking point, however, both among fans as well as franchises, remain whether players were worth the amount that was spent on them. While most managements spend cash on big names, it is the bargain buys that can make a lot of difference in a long tournament like IPL. So, as the teams get set for the final, we look at some of the bargain buys of this season, players who played out of their skin and ensured that their team stays on track. Here's a look at some of them: (Source: PTI)
Basil Thampi In what appeared to be a toothless bowling attack, Basil Thampi emerged as a rare bright point for the Gujarat Lions. Drafted into the playing XI after seasoned campaigners like Praveen Kumar and Munaf Patel failed, Thampi picked up 12 wickets in 12 matches and even proved incisive in the death overs. (Source: PTI) 
Jaydev Unadkat 'One man's loss is another man's gain' proves right in the case of Jaydev Unadkat. Released by Kolkata Knight Riders, RPS bought the left-arm fast bowler for just 30 lakh and he is currently the second leading wicket-taker with 22 scalps to his name. (Source: PTI) 
Rahul Tripathi Not too many people had heard about Rahul Tripathi before the season began. Bought for Rs 10 lakhs by the Rising Pune Supergiant, he has scored 388 runs from 13 matches at a strike-rate of 149.80. (Source: IE image) 
Nathan Coulter-Nile Bought for 3.20 crore by the Kolkata Knight Riders Coulter-Nile was one of the most impressive fast-bowlers this season. Given a chance after Trent Boult's disappointing performances, he picked up 14 wickets from 7 matches proving the management right. (Source: AP) 
Manoj Tiwary Rising Pune Supergiant probably did the best business this season and that is one of the reasons why it made to the final. The management decided to bring back Manoj Tiwary from exile for Rs 50 lakhs and he responded in style by scoring 317 runs from 14 matches. (Source: IPL)
