We are just couple of months away from celebrating the world’s most successful T20 league, the Indian Premier League (IPL). Just like the previous 12 seasons, electrifying atmosphere, lots of fours and sixes, lighting stumping and flying fielders are expected to be a part of the league in 2020.
We have witnessed amazing performances from players all around the globe, along with the Indians. Here, in this article, we will pick eleven men side with 4 overseas who have performed consistantly for their respective franchise in the tournament.
#1. DAVID WARNER ✈️ [ 4706 IPL runs, most by a foreigner ]
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Aussies star David Warner is one of the most consistant batsman, the league has ever seen. The left handed batsman always brings his 'A' game for his franchise. With an average of 43.17 and a exclusive strike rate of 142.39, 4706 runs have come of Warner’s bat in the IPL, the most by a foreigner. Moreover, he enjoys the glory of orange cap every alternative year from 2015. Last year, he has scored 692 runs in just 12 games. Playing big and speedy innings makes him an easy choice in the eleven.
#2. CHRIS GAYLE ✈️ [ Six IPL 100s ]
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No one should raise questions about his ability in the shortest format of the game. The universe boss has scored 4484 IPL runs with a whopping strike rate of over 150 in the league. He has celebrated 6 IPL hundreds, the most by anyone in the tournament. When he is on full flow, no one shows courage or interest to bowl the Jamaican. Although he hasn’t been right up to his standard in last one and half year, he has shown us what he is capable off.
#3. SURESH RAINA [193 IPL matches, the most]
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Raina has earned the name “Mr. IPL” for being so consistent in the league. With a experience of 193 IPL matches, he is the second highest run scorer in the league with 5368 runs. The boy from Uttar Pradesh, is the only player to score 300+ runs in all the seasons. His excellency in the field and so many memorable innings for Chennai Super kings has made him so much special in the tournament.
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#4. VIRAT KOHLI [ Highest IPL run getter ]
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One of the best batter of world Cricket, Virat Kohli has hit 5412 IPL runs in 174 matches with an average of 37.84 and strike rate of 131.61 . He has played so many impactful and match winning knocks for his side. One big thing for the Indian skipper is that he has improved himself immensely in the league and the 2016 season proves that where he scored truck loaded 973 runs in 16 games with four tons. So, he will easily walk into anyone’s team.
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#5. AB De VILLIERS ✈️ [ IPL strike rate 151.24 ]
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Mr. 360 degree, AB de Villiers will bat next in the playing XI. The man with 4395 runs in 154 matches with a strike rate of 151.24 should make his place in anyone’s team without a second thought. The classy shots, specially the reverse scoops are the most famous in the tournament. Moreover, he is just an electric wire in the field. So, this abilities have made him an obvious choice in our XI.
#6. MS DHONI (c & wk ) [ 100 IPL wins ]
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No brainer to have this man as a captain of any side.
One of the superstar of world Cricket, Ms Dhoni has 4432runs in 190 games. Chasing big totals from difficult situation with a calm cool mind add an extra mark besides his name. Not to mention his lightning fast stumping. With an win percentage of 60% in 174 games, he has led CSK team to eight finals. So, he is the skipper of Global Cricket's side.
READ MORE : MS DHONI : A BORN LEADER
#7. HARBHAJAN SINGH [150 IPL wickets]
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Veteran off spinner Harbhajan Singh over the period of IPL has trapped 150 victims, the most by a off spinner. Playing mostly for Mumbai Indians at Wankhede shows his trimindous abilities. A highest score of 64 also proves that he can swing the bat if needed. He is one of the spinners who can bowl in the powerplay.
#8. BHUVNESHWAR KUMAR [highest wicket taker as a Indian pacer]
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To get a Indian pacer who can bowl both in the powerplay and the death overs is an extra power. Along with 133 IPL victims, most as a Indian pacer, he can bat also. He is also the purple cap holder of the 2016 season that led his Hyderabad side to the champions. That’s why he is one of the pacers of our side.
#9. AMIT MISHRA [3 IPL hat-tricks]
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The second highest wicket taker of the league, Amit Mishra has 157 wickets in 147 matches at an economy of 7.34. Mishra has been top class in his bowling and his record 3 hat-tricks tell us the same. Though, he hasn't been at his best in last couple of seasons, his records are outstanding in the league.
#10. ZAHEER KHAN [102 IPL wicket]
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A left arm pacer is always a bonus to have in the team and if it’s the experienced campaigner like Zaheer Khan, it will be an plus point. With 102 IPL wickets, he has done reasonably well for whichever side he has played for. A man with the ability of bowling in any phase of 20 overs, get the place in our side.
#11. LASHITH MALINGA ✈️[Highest wicket taker of IPL]
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No IPL or t-20 XI is fulfilled without him. The Lankan pacer is the highest wicket taker in the tournament with 170 victims. The deathly Yorkers will remain fresh in everyone’s mind who have faced him. He plays an important role in Mumbai’s campaign and one should not forget his last over in the final last year against CSK. He is a valuable player undoubtedly.
So, these remain our list of best eleven Players of all time IPL. Some key players may be missing but still we feel this team with best abilities can beat any side any day. Let us know about your All time IPL XI in the comments. We will try to select some of those and write an article on that.
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