IPL 2020: Best Indian XI of the tournament

After nearly two months of strongly competitive cricketing action in UAE, we’ve finally got a winner in IPL 2020. In the year dominated by pandemic, the cricketing carnival came out as a messiah for the cricket lovers who exhilarated with joy from the comforts of their home. The delayed edition of the cash-rich tournament encompassed every facet of an enigmatic-oriented cinema. From double Super Overs to last-ball deciders, the gentlemen’s game proved that one must not leave anything behind while returning back from the field after the end of the match. Talking about budding talents, it goes without saying that IPL is one of the biggest platforms for Indian youngsters to prove their caliber and break into the national side. The likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Yuzvendra Chahal knocked hard on the selectors’ doors. On that note, this article sheds light on the indigenous-home grown cricketers who made it big in the biggest cricketing platform. Hence, presenting to you, the Best XI Indian cricketers who did well in the IPL 2020 with sheer suaveness and grit. Here’s the Best Indian XI of IPL 2020 1. Shikhar Dhawan Shikhar Dhawan. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI) The Delhi-based cricketer Dhawan has been a treat to watch throughout the season. Delhi Capitals invested in the fearless cricketer and it paid rich dividends over time. Under the stewardship of Shreyas Iyer, the Gabbar of Indian cricket has been blazing all guns with the bat on the 22 yards. The swashbuckler cherishes a myriad of shots under his sleeves making him an extraordinary batsman in the shortest format of the game. Making most from the tricky surfaces in the UAE, Dhawan smashed 600-odd runs in 17 matches. Putting the pressure on speedsters, the brute batsman scored with a majestic average of 45+ along with a strike rate of 145. Moreover, the southpaw etched another feather in his illustrious cap after he scored two consecutive scintillating centuries for his camp. Pressing the accelerator from the word go, Shikhar cemented a brilliant start for the Capitals on several occasions. Eventually, for his incredible run in IPL 2020, the wizard of the Indian cricket team features as the opening batsman in this high-profile XI. 2. Devdutt Paddikal Devdutt Padikkal. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI) Devdutt has been one of the biggest revelations in the IPL 2020. The Bangalore-based outfit showed interest in the budding talent in the 13th IPL auction. Standing upright for his team every time he donned the red-jersey, nobody can keep the youngster out from the action. The inexperienced Karnataka cricketer proved his mettle with the bat. The opening batsman set the tone for the team with his sheer craft. Sending shivers down the spine of the opposition bowling unit, the lanky-superstar brimmed with the confidence only to smash the world’s best with his sheer brilliance. The top-order decimator racked 473 runs in 15 outings for the red outfit. Smashing as many as 51 fours and 8 sixes, the left-hander has accumulated runs at a stellar strike rate of 124.80. Without a shade of doubt, the batting brilliance had a dream season. Taking notes from the legends like Virat Kohli and AB de Villers, Devdutt is set to make a mark in the upcoming years. 3. KL Rahul (C & WK) Kings XI Punjab captain KL Rahul. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI) The batting sensation KL Rahul raised his standards as well as expectations in the eyes of his fans. Plying his trade for Kings XI Punjab, ruthless Indian batsman gave his cent percentage for the franchise. The lighthouse of the Punjab outfit donned the skipper’s hat in the 13th IPL under the guidance of legend Anil Kumble. The poised persona rose to the occasion whenever the team demanded from him. The Karnataka-based batsman connected and despatched the ball incessantly. Scalping as many as 670 runs in 14 appearances, the right-hander has class written all over his name. Another reason for jubilation for him is he ranks at the helm in the highest run-makers list in this season. Albeit, the 28-year-old could not lead his team into the playoffs, Rahul emerged as a silver lining for the swanky-franchise. Subsequently, he features in the list of the best as a one-down batsman where it is also expected that he would continue blazing runs for the team. 4. Suryakumar Yadav Suryakumar Yadav. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI) The promising batsman SKY has apparently done nothing wrong in the last 3 to 4 years in the cricketing turf. The seasoned campaigner again lived up to his standards with the bat. Yadav was rightly roped in by Mumbai Indians as his statistics seem to be speaking volumes about his profound prowess. Boasting a tremendous season for the Mumbai outfit, the right-hander has amassed 480 runs in 15 innings so far. Steadying the ship of the team, the 30-year-old panned out to be a driving force who got the scoreboard moving single-handedly on various instances. Mustering massive runs at a stunning average of 40.00, Surya has become a talk-of-the-town for his absence in the Indian contingent which is set to tour Australia later this year. Subsequently, owing to his tremendous performance in the top-order, SKY stamped his authority in the list of the best among the rest. Keeping up with the momentum, the Mumbai-based cricketer is expected to be a show-stopper as a second-down batsman in the team. 5. Ishan Kishan Ishan Kishan and MS Dhoni. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI) The Patna-based wicketkeeper-batsman has been in phenomenal form this time around. Mumbai Indians smartly retained the lethal power-hitter in the IPL 2020 auction. The former Under-19 captain has been in the formidable run for his match-winning knocks for the 4-time title contenders. Doing justice to his position in the playing XI, Ishan has not dropped his shoulders despite warming in the benches for few matches owing to injuries. The 22-year-old has deposited 516 runs in his lucrative account in 13 innings. Playing consistently at a remarkable average of 53.66, Ishan has shown the hunger to go out in the middle and score runs for the team. Hence, it comes as no surprise that the highest-sixers record holder finds his name in the middle-order department in the elite team of professionals. It is expected that the pocket-size-dynamite will be all guns out to get the team out from the danger zone if any. 6. Hardik Pandya Hardik Pandya-against RR. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI) The Baroda-based batsman leaves no stones unturned in the battle of bat and bowl. Throwing every ounce of sweat and blood, Hardik was one of the best finds of the game who went on to don the Indian cricket team’s hat for his spectacular performance with both bat and ball. The promising all-rounder is plying his trade for Mumbai Indians which is nearing to register another victory in the T20 extravaganza. Flaunting fantastic statistics in his favour, the gritty carnage cricketer has collected 281 runs in 13 innings at a majestic strike rate of 182.86. Hardik has stamped his authority in the cricketing business with sheer comfort and elegance. His presence in the team adds an extra-balance to the team giving some ounce of liberty to the top-order batsman to play boldly as the batting order has a reasonable depth to the end. Eventually, it will be exciting to see whether the lanky-superstar delivers the thrilling knock expected from him tomorrow against Delhi Capitals. 7. Ravindra Jadeja Ravindra Jadeja. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI) The Saurashtra- hailing cricketer makes presence count in any high-intense match. Chennai Super Kings brought the India-capped all-rounder at a whopping price of 7 crores. True to his reputation, Jadeja is known for holding his nerves at the end only to see his team cross the winning mark at the end of the match. The fitness freak can become a headache for the opponents on his day. While donning the yellow jersey, he amassed 232 runs in as many as 14 outings laced with 22 fours and 11 sixes. With the ball in hand, he conquered crucial frontiers bagging 6 crucial wickets for the MS Dhoni-led side. Albeit, the three-time title contenders could not book a spot in the playoffs, Ravindra Jadeja had poured down his best whether with the bat or ball and field. Grabbing magnificent catches along with scoring runs and taking wickets, the 32-year-old comfortably grabs the 7th spot in the 11-player squad because of his sheer wits and cricketing brain. 8. Mohammed Shami Mohammad Shami. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI) The Bengal-based cricketer Shami is known for his lethal bowling attack making the batsmen dance to his tunes. Spearheading the bowling department of the Punjab unit, Shami could do nothing wrong with the ball. Delivering promising in-swingers, KL Rahul’s side was blessed to have a speedster off the ranks of Shami. Mastering the art of baffling the world-class batsmen with his sheer pace, Shami has plucked 20 massive wickets in 14 matches for the grey outfit. Also, the orthodox bowler has been doing wonders with the leather off late. He persistently bowled at an impressive economy of 8.57 in the current season. Taking his form to Australia, Shami will go hard against the hosts in the bowler-friendly pitches in the latter’s home ground. Hence, Shami leads the bowling attack of the Best XI team owing to his nerve-wracking rendition with the ball. 9. Jasprit Bumrah Jasprit Bumrah of Mumbai Indians. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI) The unorthodox-bowler Jasprit Bumrah changed the Indian bowling landscape after he was rightly spotted by Mumbai Indians. Under the guidance of experienced Lasith Malinga, Jasprit made amendments in his bowling action rightly. Bursting into the national scenes, Jasprit is the dependable bowler who can pick wickets at regular intervals. In the 13th edition, Jasprit Bumrah has scalped 27 wickets for the Mumbai-based outfit. Bowling at an economy of 6.71, the 27-year-old rose to the occasion for the team and took some necessary wickets. Hit-the-deck seamer Bumrah pulls no punches on the 22 yards. The prolific match-winner bags the 9th spot in the high-profile XI of cricketing stars for doing exceedingly well in this edition of the cash-rich league 10. Yuzvendra Chahal Yuzvendra Chahal. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI) The prominent face in the Indian cricket team Chahal possesses immense talent in his wrists. The tweaker by profession has raised his bar time and again. Taking the team from strength to strength, the spinner served his duty for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the cricketing carnival. Boasting a trajectory of improvement, Chahal made the batsmen clueless with his flighted deliveries at regular intervals. The 30-year-old has got everything to cherish in his cricketing career. Leading the spinning department under the leadership of Virat Kolhi in the red outfit, the right-hander stunned many top-class batsmen. Therefore, for his majestic season, Chahal makes it into the playing XI for the dream team. Hence, it is expected that he will get into the usual groove for the star-studded side. 11. T. Natarajan Thangarasu Natarajan. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI) The young-renegade from Tamil Nadu has become the talking point in the cricketing fraternity after his power-packed brand of cricket displayed in the iconic stadiums of the UAE. The left-handed seamer was brought by Sunrisers Hyderabad. Making the most of the opportunity, he surprised his captain David Warner and many others with his spectacular performance with the ball at the death overs. Notching 16 wickets in 16 matches, Natarajan could not be ignored from the playing XI despite the presence of the likes of Billy Stanlake in the squad. Justifying his position in the team, Natarajan had a dream run for the orange army. Proving his worth in the team even in the last match of the season against Delhi Capitals, Natarajan features in this squad quite-deservingly. It is expected that the orthodox pacer can not only weather the storm of the batsmen but also wreak havoc on the batting greats of the opposition teams.

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