All-time best overseas IPL XI
The overseas players not only elevate the quality of cricket being played, but they have also helped IPL become a global brand, and perhaps even the most competitive tournament in the sport.
6. Andre Russell
Arguably the best T20 player in the world currently, Andre Russell can do things on the cricket ground not many can. While Russell has played just 4 full-fledged seasons of the IPL, he has been player of that tournament twice. That has been the impact of the man. While he made his IPL debut for Delhi Daredevils, he hardly played any games for 3 seasons, before being picked up by Kolkata Knight Riders in 2015 and he displayed his worth by emerging as MVP in his first season for the franchise itself.
While Russell’s played only 64 games scoring 1400 runs, he has a mind-numbing strike rate of 186.41. Add to that his bowling, having picked up 55 wickets, he is the perfect fit for any T20 team. Russell exceeded all expectations last season where he scored 510 runs at a strike rate in excess of 200. He has won KKR matches from positions perhaps no player could have.
His six-hitting ability is frightening to say the least. It is fair to assume, Russell still has a few thrifty years ahead. He’s been at his absolute best when he’s got a higher number of balls to play with and if KKR use him effectively in the seasons to come, he could create never seen before havoc. The fact that Russell Muscle manages to fit easily in an all-time overseas IPL playing just 4 full seasons goes to show the impact the player has had.
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