All-time best XI of Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) in IPL

10. Sandeep Sharma

As mentioned earlier, Kings XI Punjab have been renowned to provide a platform for uncapped Indian players. Sandeep Sharma is one of the best talents produced by KXIP. He was only 20 when he made his debut for the team and was scouted by the Preity Zinta-owned side following his performances during the 2012 ICC U-19 World Cup.

The highlight of his IPL career was in the 2014 campaign as the Punjab-born pacer took 18 wickets at an immaculate strike rate of just 13.38. He didn’t rest on his laurels and continued his form by picking up 45 wickets in the next 3 seasons. His tally of 71 wickets in 56 matches sees his claim the second spot in the leading wicket-takers for KXIP.

In the 2017 edition of the IPL, Sharma claimed 3/22 from his four overs against Royal Challengers Bangalore and in the process became the first bowler to get the renowned trio of Chris Gayle, Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers out in the same game. He joined Sunrisers Hyderabad for the 2018 season and although he has faced stiff competition from Khaleel Ahmed, Siddarth Kaul and Basil Thampi, he has managed to pick up 12 wickets in each of the last 2 seasons.