IPL turns 18: From Rohit to Narine, a look at the top performers in the history of the tournaments

New -delhi [India]April 18 (ANI): The Indian Premier League (IPL), one of the world’s most successful sporting events, was 18 years of age on Friday. Since the league finally enters a new year of its existence, much will be talked about about his best players, moments and matches ever. The talk about the best players of the league can continue and move on. Over the years, several players, both Indian and overseas, have covered and unauthorized, made their impact on this competition and lifted his status as a ‘God among all mortals’ in terms of T20 competitions. This competition gave several talented individuals the opportunity to showcase their abilities and earn a place in their respective national sides. On the other hand, several international heavyweights expanded and diversified their legacy after performing power-packed performances in the IPL, which led to them winning the trophy for their team or getting other honors like Orange Cap (for most runs), Purple Cap (for most wickets), Player of the Tournament Award, etc. History, not arranged: -Rohit Sharma (Mumbai -indians) maybe the most decorated player trophy. After winning six IPL trophies, one with Deccan Chargers (2009) and five with MI as captain (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020), Rohit has an enviable trophy cabinet in the IPL. He is also the third highest runner in the history of the league, with 6.710 runs at an average of 29.30, a strike rate of more than 131, with two centuries and 43 fifties. His best score is 109*. -David Warner (Sunrisers Hyderabad/Delhi Capitals) The left-handed Australian is the fourth highest runner in IPL history and the largest overseas batter, with 6,565 runs in 184 games, on average 40.52, strike rate of 139.77, with four centuries and 62 fifties. His best score is 126. He is also the only player to win three orange caps for most runs in a season (562 runs in the 2015 season, 641 runs in the 2017 season, 692 runs in the 2019 season). He also led SRH to a win in the 2016 season. -Ms Dhoni (Chennai Super Kings/Rising Pune Supergiant) another five times IPL-winning captain, after winning all IPL titles (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023) as the captain of CSK. Dhoni is also the sixth highest runner in IPL history, with 5.373 runs at an average of 39.21, with a strike rate of more than 137. He achieved 24 half-century, with the best score of 84*. With 197 discharge, he is also the most successful wicketkeeper battery in the competition. -Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) The 36-year-old is the epitome of loyalty, after staying with RCB, a franchise that supported him as a teenager, although he has not yet won an IPL title. He is also the top runner in the history of the league, with 8.252 runs in 258 games at an average of 39.10, with eight centuries and 58 fifties. His best score is 113*. He has the record for most centuries in tournament history, most runs in a single issue of the tournament (973 runs in 2016), and most centuries in a single edition (four in 2016). He is also a two-time Orange Cap winner (973 runs in 2016 and 741 runs in 2024). He also won the ‘Player of the Tournament’ award in 2016. He reached the IPL final three times, in 2009, 2011 and 2016.-Sunil Narine (Kolkata Knight Riders), the Spin-Bowling-Allrounder, is another superstar who remained loyal to one franchise. Since 2012, he has been an important part of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) setup, after winning three titles in 2012, 2014 and 2021, he scored 1,664 runs at an average of 17.33 and a strike of more than 167, with a century and seven fifties to his name. With the ball, he has 187 wickets at an average of 25.25, with the best figures of 5/19. He also won the ‘Player of the Tournament’ in 2012 (24 wickets), 2018 (357 runs with two fifties and 17 wickets) and 2024 (488 runs with a century and three fifties and 17 wickets). -Yuzvendra Chahal (Punjab Kings/Rajasthan Royals/Royal Challengers Bengaluru/Mumbai Indians) The top wicketkeeper in IPL history, with 211 wickets in 166 games at an average of 22.73, with a five wicket load after his name and best figures of 5/40. He was part of the MI team that won the IPL title in 2013 and played only one game. He also won the ‘Purple Cap’ for most wickets in the 2022 issue, with 27 scalps for the Rajasthan Royals (RR). -Ambati Rayudu (Mumbai Indians/Chennai Super Kings) maybe the most underrated IPL -star ever. With three titles each for MI and CSK, two IPL giants, in 2013, 2015 and 2017, and later in 2018, 2021 and 2023 with the men in yellow, Rayudu is the player with the joint highest IPL title. With the bat, he scored 4,348 runs at an average of 28.23 and a strike rate of more than 127, with a century and 22 fifties in 187 overs and the best score of 100*. -Skieron Pollard (Mumbai Indians) The legend in Western India played an important role in MI’s five title victories from 2013 to 2020, which was one of the best periods for any team in any form of cricket. In 189 games, he scored 3,412 runs with an average of 28.67 and a strike rate of more than 147, with 16 fifties. His best score is 87*. He also took 69 wickets at an average of 31.59, with the best figures of 4/44. -Dwayne Bravo (Chennai Super Kings/Mumbai Indians/Gujarat Lions) One of the most successful names in franchise cricket also boasts three iPL titles in its name, with CSK winning in 2011, 2018, and 2021. kicks. 23.82 With the best figures of 4/22 (sixth highest wicketkeeper ever), Bravo is one of the best all-rainers in IPL history. He is also one of the players who won the Purple Cap for most wickets twice, in 2013 (32 wickets, the most in a single edition) and 2015 (26 wickets). -Lasith Malinga (Mumbai Indians) Another iconic player who remained loyal to a single franchise, with MI from 2009 to 2019. He retired with 170 scalps in 122 games at an average of 19.79, with the best figures of 5/13. He played an important role in the four IPL title of MI. In 2011, he also won the press cap for most wickets (28 wickets). (Ani)