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

3. Shaun Marsh

Shaun Marsh was bought by Kings XI Punjab during the 2008 IPL auction after his strong performances for Western Australia. Despite missing the first four games of the tournament, Marsh scored the most runs in the league, which included a fabulous century against the Rajasthan Royals. He received the Orange Cap for scoring most runs in the 2008 IPL tournament.

Marsh is a part of an elite group of players that have represented only one team since the inception of the IPL. It’s even more impressive when you consider Marsh has played for a decade from 2008 to 2017. Over the years, Marsh had a few poor seasons, especially in 2015 when he scored 81 runs in 4 matches. Marsh has scored a total of 2477 runs which makes him the highest run scorer for KXIP.

“Son of Swampy”, as he is referred to back in his home country, boasts an average of just below 40 and a strike rate of 132.74. His inclusion in this XI was a no-brainer and the only thing to be pondered upon was where he would bat. Despite him primarily being used as opener for Kings XI Punjab, he will be coming one-down to accommodate Rahul and Gayle.