Best All-Rounders in IPL
In T20s, the shortest format of the game, good players in every department is a boon. But not all teams have them. What every team must have in order to be successful is a good all-rounder. Someone who can bowl the full quota of four overs and can also do a good job with the bat is like a treasure chest in T20s. Every team in the Indian Premier League spends heavily on all-rounders.
There is no dearth of all-round talent when it comes to IPL. The tournament is blessed with many great cricketers who are equally good in both batting and bowling. They are the ones who often claim the ‘most valuable player’ prize.
Top 5 Best All-Rounders in IPL
Let us now have a look at five of the top all-rounders in IPL
#1 Andre Russell (Kolkata Knight Riders)
There can be no debate regarding the first name on the list of top five all-rounders. Andre Russell is arguably the most destructive batsman in the shortest format of the game. He is also a good bowler who can come in handy at the death. To top it all off, he is a terrific fielder.
Russell has been a regular name in the KKR team sheet since the 2015 edition. He has been amazing in everything he has tried so far. Russell has a healthy average of over 30, but more than that, he has a mind-boggling strike rate of nearly 190. He has also picked up 55 wickets so far, and has conceded runs at an economy rate of under 9 runs per over. Russell has 21 catches to his name.”
Read More: Top 5 Innings of Andre Russell in IPL
#2 Hardik Pandya (Mumbai Indians)
Best All-Rounders in IPL: Hardik Pandya is what you can call the Indian version of Andre Russell, Just like Russell, Pandya is equally good in all three departments. He was the find of IPL in 2015, but got himself going only in 2017. Pandya is an asset not just for Mumbai Indians, but for the Indian team as well.
Pandya has scored over 1000 runs in the tournament at an average of nearly 30. Like Russell, he is a bit hitter and has a strike rate of over 150. He has also picked up 42 wickets and has conceded runs at an economy rate of just over 9 runs per over. He has taken 43 catches.
Read More: Top 5 Innings of Hardik Pandya in IPL
#3 Sunil Narine (Kolkata Knight Riders)
Just like Russell, Narine has been an important member of the KKR side over the years. But unlike his Caribbean partner, Narine wasn’t always an all-rounder. He was predominantly a bowler. Narine was the main driving force behind KKR’s triumphs in 2012 and 2014. But after remodelling his bowling action, Narine found himself a bit less effective with the ball.
That’s when he started opening the innings. He has done a great job in the role of a pinch-hitter. He has an average of almost 20, and a strike rate of over 165. He is very economical with the ball, and has an economy rate of under 7 runs per over. The West Indian spinner has taken 122 wickets in 110 games.
Read More: Top 5 innings of Sunil Narine in IPL
#4 Ravindra Jadeja (Chennai Super Kings)
Best All-Rounders in IPL: Unlike the previous three mentions on this list, Ravindra Jadeja had been a part of the tournament since its beginning. Just like for Pandya, Indian team has to thank IPL for unearthing Ravindra Jadeja. He initially started out with Rajasthan Royals, and then found himself at home in Chennai Super Kings.
He too is brilliant with everything he does. Jadeja has an impressive average of nearly 25, and a strike rate of over 120. He is a very economical bowler and has maintained an economy rate of less than 8 runs per over. He has also picked up 108 wickets in 170 matches. Jadeja has 63 catches to his credit.
Read More: Top 5 Innings of Ravindra Jadeja in IPL
#5 Shane Watson (Chennai Super Kings)
Shane Watson might be at the dusk of his career now, but he has been an asset for every team he has played for thus far. The Australian all-rounder was extremely impressive in the very first edition of the tournament, and never had to look back since. He has played 134 matches in the tournament.
Watson has scored over 3500 runs in the tournament. He has a good average of over 30, and has accumulated runs at a healthy average strike rate of nearly 140. He has also picked up 92 wickets and has 38 catches to his name. Despite counting days to his retirement, he is still a handy cricketer and was instrumental in Chennai Super Kings‘ title triumph in 2018.
Read More: Top 5 Innings Of Shane Watson In IPL
