Best XI from the first week of IPL 2021

2. Shikhar Dhawan

In Delhi Capitals’ (DC) first match of IPL 2021, Shikhar Dhawan blasted a 54-ball 85 to allow the Rishabh Pant led outfit to post a comfortable 7 wicket victory against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). What has struck the eye is the approach that Dhawan has resorted to, at the top of the order.

The left-hander has been positive right from the outset, has scored 94 runs in the two matches that he has played, and has scored his runs at a fantastic strike rate of 144.62. Dhawan will look to continue his good run of form into the second week of the IPL as well.

3. Sanju Samson (C & WK)

Sanju Samson’s captivating 119 in Rajasthan Royals’ (RR) first match of the 14th edition of the IPL will easily qualify as the greatest innings played in the 2021 IPL season thus far. Samson was at his fluent best in Rajasthan’s opening match and pulverized the Punjab Kings’ (PBKS) bowling attack with his dexterity.

Samson has so far amassed 123 runs in the tournament and has scored his runs at an average of 61.50 and at an unprecedented strike rate of 186.36.