All-rounders always play essential roles in cricket as they make essential contributions to their teams in all departments of the game. In the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) as well, there are several instances to recount when all-rounders proved themselves with their scintillating performances.
Back in 2016, when Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) registered their only IPL title win, beating Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by eight runs in the final at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Ben Cutting displayed indomitable spirit for the former and chipped in with his unbeaten knock of 39 off 15 and a sensational spell of 2/35 in four overs. His unprecedented performance played an instrumental role in making SRH champions.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI), who are the most successful teams in the league with five titles respectively, always go to the tournament with quality all-rounders. In the upcoming IPL edition, all sides will want their all-rounders to showcase their mettle again to help them clinch the distinguished trophy. With fans heading towards the 2024 IPL season, let’s discuss some all-rounders who can be impactful for their teams.
Here are all-rounders who can do wonders for their teams in the 2024 IPL edition:
10. Deepak Hooda- Lucknow Super Giants
Deepak Hooda looked completely out of rhythm for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the 2023 season. The all-rounder flopped in every department of the game and came under fierce criticism. Despite his horrendous performance, LSG didn’t lose faith in him and included him in their retention list before the 2024 auction.
In the upcoming season, Hooda will strive to be at his best to help LSG have a great campaign. The 28-year-old looked in excellent touch with his bat in the 2023-24 Vijay Hazare Trophy. With 480 runs in nine matches for Rajasthan, he ended up as the third-leading run-getter in the competition. Hooda will look to carry his fine form to the cash-rich league.
Also Check: LSG Team 2024
9. Axar Patel- Delhi Capitals (DC)
Delhi Capitals (DC) missed their regular captain Rishabh Pant’s leadership in 2023 as the team put up a terrible show for their fans under Australian legend David Warner. In 2024, Pant is likely to make a comeback in the tournament, and with his presence, DC’s batting will be strengthened and they can be back to winning ways.
Capitals will also expect their all-rounder Axar Patel to step up and deliver match-winning numbers to them with both bat and ball. The 30-year-old will assist Kuldeep Yadav to reinforce DC’s spin-bowling unit. He will have to make some important contributions as a lower-middle-order batter. In recent matches for India, he has looked decent as a bowler which will bring joy to the faces of Delhi’s supporters.
Also Check: DC Team 2024
8. Marco Jansen- Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Marco Jansen struggled to be among the runs and wickets in the 2023 IPL. As an all-rounder, he could rack up only 39 runs and 10 wickets in eight matches. The young Protea made it to the retain list of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) before the 2024 auction and now, in the upcoming T20 extravaganza, he will have to prove his franchise’s decision correct with his performance.
Jansen will look forward to giving his best for SRH as he had a great time as an all-rounder in the 2023 World Cup held in India. Appearing in nine games of the marquee ODI tournament, he scored 157 runs at a strike rate of 110.56 and took 17 wickets at an economy of 6.52.
Also Check: SRH Team 2024
7. Moeen Ali- Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Moeen Ali is one of the most bankable names for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and his responsibility will be to help the team defend the title with his magnificent all-round talent. The England veteran has been associated with the Yellow Army since 2021 and he has delivered some impactful all-round performances to the team.
Back in 2021, when CSK won their fourth title, Moeen made contributions of 357 runs and six wickets in 15 matches. This year, Super Kings will want him to be effective as an all-rounder again.
Also Check: CSK Team 2024
6. Cameron Green- Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) traded Australia stalwart Cameron Green from Mumbai Indians (MI). The Aussie will provide strength to RCB in all departments of the game with his all-round excellence. In 2023, he made his IPL debut for Mumbai Indians (MI) and put up a decent show with his bat.
He scored 452 runs in 16 matches at a strike rate of 160.28. Green was the only player along with Suryakumar Yadav, who smashed a ton for MI in the season. This year, Challengers might give him a task to assist veterans Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis to bolster the top order of the team. Along with that, he will have to serve the team’s fast-bowling efficiently.
Also Check: RCB Team 2024
5. Ravichandran Ashwin- Rajasthan Royals (RR)
Ravichandran Ashwin is the most experienced player in Rajasthan Royals (RR) and his responsibility will be to lead the spin attack of the team. With Yuzvendra Chahal, he will have to provide breakthroughs to his team in middle overs.
Ashwin not only provides services to the Royals with the ball but as a batter as well. In tricky situations, it’s witnessed that the veteran steps up and takes his team home with his batting skills. The star India player will be expected to don the role of an all-rounder for RR again in the upcoming season.
4. Rashid Khan- Gujarat Titans (GT)
Rashid Khan has proven himself in Gujarat Titans (GT) in the last two seasons. Riding on his brilliant all-round talent, GT have won some crucial games in the past. As a bowler, he has grabbed 46 wickets for the team in 33 matches at a thrifty economy of 7.43. His batting record is also scintillating as he has amassed 221 runs in 17 innings at a marvellous strike rate of 212.50.
The Afghan star player’s hard-hitting capability makes him dangerous against bowlers in the final overs of innings. Titans will heavily bank on his all-round skills to take the trophy home again after two years.
3. Sam Curran- Punjab Kings (PBKS)
Sam Curran was sold to Punjab Kings (PBKS) for a whopping sum of INR 18.50 crore. However, he couldn’t justify the massive amount with his performance. With just 276 runs and 10 wickets in 14 matches, he brought his franchise under criticism for investing a huge amount in him.
This time, he will look to play his part exceptionally and help his team clinch the coveted trophy. The 25-year-old will be a key member of PBKS as he will provide support to the team’s pace-bowling attack. Along with bowling, he also has the potential to produce match-winning knocks as a finisher.
2. Andre Russell- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
Andre Russell wasn’t at his best for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 2023 IPL. He put up disappointing shows with both bat and ball, scoring only 227 runs and picking up only seven wickets in 14 games. In the upcoming season, KKR fans will want him to light up the competition with his all-round performances.
The Caribbean player looked decent for the KKR-owned Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) in the International League T20 (ILT20). He accumulated 192 runs and six wickets in eight matches for the KKR-owned outlet. His experience will be crucial for the two-time IPL champions to fare well in the competition coming ahead.
1. Hardik Pandya- Mumbai Indians (MI)
Hardik Pandya has been in the news since rejoining Mumbai Indians (MI) in December 2023. The 30-year-old will be seen leading the side in the upcoming season and he will look to do that job spectacularly. Back in 2015, Pandya kicked off his IPL career with MI and went on to serve the team until 2021.
This time, he has returned to Mumbai as a trophy-winning captain and the MI team management will want him to lead the team from the front. He is counted among the best all-rounders in the league and his endeavours will be to justify his various roles to guide the team to the trophy win after four years.
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