IPL: Most underrated XI from tournament history
These players rocked the tournament with their scintillating performances but did not get the recognition they deserved.
4. Ambati Rayudu
Ambati Rayudu hung up his boots after playing the IPL 2023 edition for CSK. Back in 2010, the right-handed batter joined MI and scored 356 runs in 14 matches of IPL’s third season. Until 2017, Rayudu was associated with Mumbai and during this period, he scored 2635 runs for the franchise in 136 outings.
In 2018, MI released Rayudu before the 11th IPL auction and CSK, who were making a comeback after a two-year ban, signed up Rayudu for INR 2.2 crore. Chennai won the trophy for the third time and made their comeback memorable. Donning the yellow jersey, Rayudu played an enormous role with his bat in CSK’s success.
Piling up 602 runs in 16 contests at a strike rate of 149.75, he ended up as Chennai’s best batter in the season. Rayudu played his last game against Gujarat Titans (GT) in the IPL 2023 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium. In the important match, the veteran player made a cameo with 19 runs off just eight balls to help his side achieve a target of 171 runs in 15 overs.
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