MI and RCB combined all-time IPL XI
Over the last decade or so, Mumbai Indians have been referred to as arguably the most star-studded team with players such as Ricky Ponting, Sachin Tendulkar, Sanath Jayasuriya and Lasith Malinga.
2. Chris Gayle
978 sixes in T20 cricket, close to 13,300 runs in the same format, Chris Gayle is arguably the greatest ever match-winner to have stepped on the 22 yards. The mighty West Indian, known more for his accomplishments in limited-overs, possesses a remarkably unique story with the Royal Challengers.
His time at Kolkata was characterised by inconsistency, odd performances and irregular feature in the playing XI. However, upon being unsold in the mega auction in 2011 prior to the start of the fourth edition of the IPL, he was surprisingly snapped up the second time. What followed then, was something surreal.
He only got his chance after the initial round of fixtures but went on to register an enormous 608 runs in just 12 innings. Besides the explosivity he brought to the fore, Gayle added real steel and purpose to the RCB batting right at the top.
The next two seasons were far better, with over 700 runs coming his way in both campaigns. He now wears the red shades of Punjab, but Gayle will most fondly be remembered for his days in the Chinnaswamy Stadium. Drafting a serial match-winner of his credentials in this list is, therefore, a no-brainer.
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