The domestic stars; all time Indian XI of the IPL

The domestic stars; all time Indian XI of the IPL: Indian Premier League without star Indian players is unimaginable. The league has been a platform where most of the Indian national team players, continued their form and have played crucial roles for their respective teams. Here, Crictracker brings to you an exclusive Indian IPL XI formed with the best performer’s from Indians at the Indian Twenty20 League.

Here goes the The domestic stars; all time Indian XI of the IPL :

1. Gautam Gambhir (Vice Captain):

Indian left hander, Gautam Gambhir has been one of the most valuable openers in IPL history. He stands at fourth in list of most runs scorers so far in the league. Gambhir’s ability of building stands at the top makes him an irreplaceable option. He has played for Delhi Daredevils and Kolkata Knight Riders in his 9 years IPL career and has played key role in KKR’s multiple title wins, with the bat and his leadership.

Mat: 132, Inns: 131, NOs: 13, Runs: 3634, Avg: 30.79, S/R: 124.15, Best: 93, 50s: 31, Catches: 21

Matches: 107, Wins: 61, Loses: 45, N/R: 1, Win Percentage: 57.47

2. Virat Kohli:

Virat Kohli has been one of the top scoring Indian players in the Indian Premier League. He stands fifth in top runs scorers list in IPL being 4th among Indian players. Virat has played for Royal Challengers Bangalore throughout his IPL career and has easily been the biggest resource of the side. Kohli regularly played at No.3 for RCB however, given that he has played more matches as an opener among the players in the last season’s IPL, he makes it to our side in the opening slot.

Mat: 139, NOs: 23, Runs: 4110, Avg: 38.05, S/R: 130.43, Best: 113, 50s: 26, Catches: 55

3. Suresh Raina:

Suresh Raina has been the best Indian player to play in the Indian T20 League. He tops the list of most runs scorers in IPL. Raina has been playing for Chennai Super Kings since 2008 and hasn’t missed a match for them. He already has the fame of being one of the best No.3 batsman in Twnety20 cricket. Raina bowls occasional off spin and is known for his partnership breaking activities. He is also the only player in IPL to score 400 runs in every season of the tournament.

Mat: 147, NOs: 21, Runs: 4098, Avg: 33.59, S/R: 138.58, Best: 100*, 100s: 1, 50s: 28, Catches: 81

4. Rohit Sharma:

Rohit Sharma has been one of the most valuable players in the IPL history. Sharma has the ability to turn the game into the side’s favor with a power-packed innings or a crucial stands building innings. He has played for Deccan Chargers and Mumbai Indians in his IPL career and was a crucial player when both the teams won the IPL title. Rohit is also the 3rd highest runs scorer in the League. He also has a hattrick on his name in IPL with the ball.

Mat: 142, NOs: 23, Runs: 3874, Avg: 33.68, S/R: 131.72, Best: 109*, 100s: 1, 50s: 29, Catches: 61

5. MS Dhoni (Wicket Keeper) (Captain):

MS Dhoni has been the best wicket keeper batsman in the IPL so far and also with his captaincy skills, he has led the most consistent team of IPL, Chennai Super Kings and also Rising Pune Supergiants team in the last season. Dhoni has served as a good striker towards the end and a brilliant finisher in chases. He has also done a commendable as a skipper using clever strategies and outsmarting the of best their opponents.

Mat: 143, NOs: 45, Runs: 3271, Avg: 39.40, S/R: 138.95, Best: 70*, 50s: 16

Matches: 143, Wins: 83, Loses: 59, N/R: 1, Win Percentage: 58.45

Matches: 143, Dismissals: 93, Catches: 66, Stumpings: 27

6. Yusuf Pathan:

Yusuf Pathan possibly one of the players who came into limelight with his brilliant performances in IPL. Playing for Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL, he has been a part of 3 IPL titles overall. Especially, his performances in 1st season for RR helped his side in gaining the title. Yusuf also played many match winning innings for KKR. Pathan has been a good striker of the ball as well as a decent off spin option.

Mat: 134, NOs: 32, Runs: 2761, Avg: 30.67, S/R: 146.78, Best: 100, 50s: 12, Catches: 37

7. Irfan Pathan:

Irfan Pathan has been India’s most valuable pace all-rounder ever. Pathan is the only Indian player who has picked up 75 wickets and scored over 1000 runs in the IPL, easily can be termed as India’s best all-rounder in the league. He played for Delhi Daredevils, Kings XI Punjab, Sunrisers Hyderabad in his IPL career so far and is a part of the CSK team for the 2015 edition and in RPS for 2016 season. Irfan is known for bowling tight at the start and some stroke-full batting towards the end of the innings.

Mat: 102, Overs: 338.5, Wickets: 80, Best: 3/24, Avg: 32.78, Eco: 7.74, S/R: 25.38

Mat: 102, NOs: 29, Runs: 1137, Avg: 21.86, S/R: 120.56, Best: 60, 50s: 1, Catches: 37

8. Harbhajan Singh:

Harbhajan Singh has been one of the very few bowlers in IPL who has picked up 100 wickets. He is more a run container than a wicket-taker in his IPL career. Harbhajan has been playing for Mumbai Indians throughout his IPL career. Not only with the ball, Harbhajan can strike with the bat as he made his way into top 10 batsmen with highest strike rates in IPL given his ability of striking the ball towards the back end of the innings.

Mat: 125, NOs: 30, Runs: 783, Avg: 16.65, S/R: 143.66, Best: 64, 50s: 1

Mat: 125, Overs: 445.5, Wickets: 119, Best: 5/18, Avg: 26.21, Eco: 7.00, S/R: 22.46, 4 wkts: 1, 5 wkts: 1

9. Amit Mishra:

Amit Mishra has been the second most wicket taker in the history of IPL and most by an Indian. He holds the record of taking three hat-tricks with the ball in the IPL so far. Mishra has been one of the best strike bowlers playing for Delhi Daredevils, Deccan Chargers and Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 9 years of his IPL career so far. He has come back to his old team DD during the last season.

Mat: 112, Overs: 401, Maidens: 4, Wickets: 124, Best: 5/17, Avg: 23.53, Eco: 7.27, S/R: 19.40, 4 wkts: 3, 5 wkts: 1

10. Vinay Kumar:

Vinay Kumar has the most wickets by an Indian pacer in IPL and is only behind Malinga and Bravo in overall numbers. Vinay can utilize the moment off the pitch with the new ball and bowl with some consistency at the death. He has played for Royal Challengers Bangalore, Kochi Tuskers Kerala, Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians & RCB in his 9 years IPL career so far with playing his part in KKR’s title victory in 2014. Vinay is a part of the RCB squad this year.

Mat: 102, Overs: 347, Wickets: 101, Best: 4/40, Avg: 28.41, Eco: 8.27, S/R: 20.6, 4 wkts: 1

11. RP Singh:

RP Singh was a brilliant resource during the times he played in the IPL. Especially for the Deccan Chargers when he played between 2008 and 2010, he helped his side put their hands on the title. RP’s classical swing bowling with new ball created troubles for the batsmen to get going in the power-plays’. He also played for Kochi Tuskers Kerala, Mumbai Indian and Royal Challengers Bangalore on 1-year contract basis, before been left unsold from 2014 and played four games for RPS in 2016.

Mat: 82, Overs: 296.2, Maidens: 2, Wickets: 90, Best: 4/22, Avg: 25.97, Eco: 7.90, S/R: 19.72, 4 wkts: 2

(Stats updated till 5th February 2017)