IPL 2021 promises to be the closest of all seasons. The auctions that preceded ensured teams pick up players who will lend credible balance to their squad. There is very little to choose from between the 8 teams. There are plenty of big-match players and match-winners in all the teams. StumpsandBails brings to you the best-combined XI of IPL 2021.
#1 David Warner (C)
David Warner is undeniably one of the most consistent batsmen of the IPL. He has scored the most runs by an overseas player. Warner is the only batsman to have won 3 orange caps (2015, 2017, and 2019). He averages more than 40 strikes at an excess of 140. Warner is a sizzler!
#2 KL Rahul
KL Rahul has scored more than 550 runs consecutively in the past 3 seasons. He can anchor an innings while also go hammer and tongs right away. Rahul’s brilliance has helped Punjab Kings stay afloat in the competition for 3 seasons running. He is an X-factor.
#3 Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli is the leading run-getter in the IPL. He is close to scoring 6000 runs in the IPL. Kohli has been a consistent force for Royal Challengers Bangalore. His form is critical to RCB’s chances.
#4 AB de Villiers
AB de Villiers is arguably one of the most valuable players of all-time in IPL. His ability to consistently win games for his side single-handedly sets him apart. Villiers in top form ensures RCB having a good time in the IPL.
#5 Rishabh Pant (WK)
Rishabh Pant has taken over the mantle from Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Pant can do no wrong these days and expect him to set IPL 2021 on fire. The Delhi Capitals will bank on Pant to take them all the way this season.
#6 Hardik Pandya
Hardik Pandya is one of the most destructive finishers in world cricket currently. He played as a pure batsman last season yet proved to be valuable. Pandya will be bowling this season and that makes him doubly dangerous.
#7 Kieron Pollard
Kieron Pollard coming in at number 7 is a scary prospect for any opposition. Pollard is fresh from his 6 balls 6 sixes feat. Expect thunderbolts from the big man in IPL 2021.
#8 Rashid Khan
Rashid Khan is arguably one of the best spinners in T20I cricket. Period! Khan’s variations and discipline set him apart from other spinners in the league. He is quite a handful with the bat too.
#9 Ravichandran Ashwin
Ravichandran Ashwin is in top form both with the bat and with the ball. The mastery of his skill is exceptional. Ashwin can form a potent combination with Rashid Khan to bamboozle the opposition.
#10 Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Bhuvneshwar Kumar is one of India’s finest ever T20I bowlers. His overs are pure gold for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Kumar’s ability to bowl up front and at the death makes him invaluable.
#11 Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah changed the face of Indian death bowling with his pinpoint yorkers. Bumrah can bowl anywhere and anytime, this quality of his sets him miles apart from other pacers in the format.
