May 30, 2023

IPL 2023: Impact players XI

Manish Kumar

​Shubman Gill

With the Orange Cap on his head, three centuries and outstanding batting, Gill lit up the IPL. His ability to deliver under pressure and the ease with which he kept hitting those sixes.

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​Yashasvi Jaiswal

The Rajasthan Royals left-hander's approach was a breath of fresh air. What stood out was his ability to mix the silken shots with the powerful ones.

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​Faf du Plessis (captain)

Faf opened for RCB, but he is as good at No. 3. His ability to generate power as well as play the anchor's role when required made him a standout player.

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​Suryakumar Yadav

Surya's performances were instrumental in MI making a turnaround and finishing third in the competition.

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​Nicholas Pooran (wicketkeeper)

Pooran played some match-winning knocks for Lucknow Super Giants and it was his ability to make an impact that keeps him ahead of Ishan Kishan.

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​Rinku Singh

Rinku has shown the ability to keep his calm under pressure and suddenly bring out the big shot when required. Can become an integral part of the Indian T20 set-up.

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​Rashid Khan

The Gujarat Titans leggie got wickets, stopped runs in the middle overs and in addition to that, showed his ability with the bat as well with unorthodox hitting.

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​Mohammed Shami

Getting better with age, Shami got wickets in the Powerplay and delivered in the death overs as well. He has been a captain's dream with and it is impossible to look beyond him as the spearhead.

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​Mohammed Siraj

Siraj may have got lesser wickets than somebody like a Tushar Deshpande, but it's his economy rate that makes him a better bowler. And Siraj has developed into a good death bowler as well.

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​Yuzvendra Chahal

Chahal's cunning variations, big heart and ability to take wickets once again proved pivotal for Rajasthan Royals.

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​Matheesha Pathirana

In virtually every game, Dhoni brought Pathirana on after the first 10 overs and the Lankan slinger stood out with his yorkers and intelligent change of pace.

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