IPL and International Cricket are two different spectrums of the game but yet, the comparisons between them are so vague yet fascinating. While International stars from across the globe (except Pakistan) take part in the cash-rich league, International Cricket is a whole new and a different ball-game altogether. The pressure levels are unmatched in the International circuit and the difficulty level is way too high for someone who shone in the IPL and is about to make the debut at the highest level.

While IPL is a perfect platform for the players to get back in rhythm/form, it also presents a perfect platform for the International teams to base their selections on. While we&#8217;ve established so many differences between IPL and International Cricket, many franchises resemble some of the top cricketing nations in the way they play, statistically, and the way they approach their game.

At CricTracker, we&#8217;ve made a list which links IPL franchises to some of the top cricketing nations in the world. Let&#8217;s have a look at it.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-328471" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/MS-Dhoni-and-Suresh-Raina.jpg" alt="MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-328471" class="wp-caption-text">MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

The most dominant team in the IPL is the CSK and for obvious reasons. Before their brief hiatus, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2019-all-time-great-ms-dhoni-the-force-behind-csks-success-reckons-simon-katich/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>CSK</strong></a> ensured that they made it to the playoffs every season (10) and they made it to the finals 8 times, crossing the line on three occasions, 2010, 2011 and 2018. Australia, on the other hand, has won the ICC CWC a record 5 times and are back to dominating the World Scene after a year-long controversy-ridden 2018.

Both the teams have had their fair share of controversies with CSK even enduring a two-year ban and the Aussies getting themselves involved in the infamous ball tampering Saga, back in 2018 which resulted in the suspension of their two stalwarts in David Warner and Steve Smith and not to forget, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/durham-appoint-cameron-bancroft-as-captain-for-the-upcoming-season/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Cameron Bancroft</strong></a> as well. CSK have 93 wins from 152 matches (Champions League included) and have the best winning percentage among the teams to have ever played the competition. Their success rate stands at a highly impressive 66.67% and that of Australia is 63.53% from 932 matches.

The men in yellow are one of the most consistent teams to have ever embraced this game (CSK in franchise cricket and Australia in International Cricket) and are a force to be reckoned with, whenever they take the field. Counting out these champion sides irrespective of the controversies that they have been involved in, would be a grave sin and can prove to be costly.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-329729" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Mohammad-Nabi.jpg" alt="Mohammad Nabi" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-329729" class="wp-caption-text">Mohammad Nabi. (Photo: Surjeet Yadav/IANS)</figcaption>

The common thing that unites these two absolutely brilliant cricketing teams is the fact that they start as the underdogs whenever they take the field and more often than not, they end up taking the opposition by surprise. Both the sides are known for their bowling attacks which boasts of a World-class pace battery and a deadly spin attack. With the likes of Warner, Williamson and Manish Pandey, SRH is easily the IPL&#8217;s best fielding side at the moment and NZ is no less. In fact, their fielding unit is almost as good as SRH if not better.

Both the teams have a destructive top-order and a deceptively good middle-order. Fair play is something that unites these two teams on a common front and that&#8217;s largely because of their field ethics. SRH probably caused the upset of the decade when they beat a dominant RCB side in the IPL final of 2016, in their own Den. While NZ has no ICC Trophies to their name at the moment, they have caused some major upsets in the past and have proved to be a cause of headache to all the big cricketing nations around the Globe.

3. Royal Challengers Bangalore- South Africa

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-329617" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Royal-Challengers-Bangalore.jpg" alt="Royal Challengers Bangalore" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-329617" class="wp-caption-text">Royal Challengers Bangalore. (Photo: IANS)</figcaption>

One thing I can assure the readers is that the &#8216;C&#8217; word won&#8217;t be mentioned here. Not only because it is hurtful if doesn&#8217;t do any justice to the massive pool of talent that both these squads possess. They are one of the most hardworking sides and it hurts to see as a cricket fan, then bottling up under crunch situations when no one (absolutely no one!) expects them to. On any given day, South Africa and RCB can take down any side in the world if they live up to their potential.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-andre-russell-decimates-rcb-with-an-inhuman-knock-in-bangalore/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>RCB</strong></a> and the Proteas are known to do all the hard work to reach the final hurdle but to only fall short of what they&#8217;ve been fighting for, all along. So much so that, RCB has appeared in 3 finals till date (excluding 1 Finals appearance in the Champions League) and has ended on the losing side on as many occasions. A team that has one of the most powerful batting line-ups ever, is not new to bottling up under pressure.

South Africa on the other hand, missed three important moments in their WC history that eventually cost them the coveted trophy. In 2015, The Proteas lost the semifinal against New Zealand in a match that was theirs right from the start and it shows that it&#8217;s something to do with the mindset rather than the quality as having quality match-winners in their side had never been a problem for either of the teams. Lastly, their passionate fan bases are inspiring, to say the least, having stuck to their sides even after witnessing a rough 2017 &amp; a part or 2018. RCB and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/south-africa-speedster-lonwabo-tsotsobe-wants-to-mentor-young-cricketers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>South Africa</strong></a> resemble each other in ways one could not imagine.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-328149" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Delhi-Capitals-4.jpg" alt="Delhi Capitals" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-328149" class="wp-caption-text">Delhi Capitals. (Photo: IANS)</figcaption>

Unpredictability in its raw state is what unites them. Delhi Capitals do not have the strongest of squads on paper much like their International Equivalents, Pakistan. If flipping the match on its head is art then these two sides are the Picasso of it. Both these talented squads have the unique ability to snatch victory from the Jaws of Defeat and throw away a certain win. Yes, the second statement sounds a bit off so I&#8217;m going to back it up with an example for each side.

In IPL 2019, against KXIP, chasing a target of 167 on a batting track, DC required 30 off the final 4 and it all seemed to be a cakewalk for them till that point. However, what followed after that left everyone spellbound. DC suffered the worst collapse in IPL history, losing 7 wickets for 8 runs only to fall short by 14 runs in the end.

Pakistan on the other hand, chasing 278 in an ODI against Australia in 2019, required 25 off the final 3 with 6 wickets in hand and not to forget, a well-set Rizwan batting on 97(95). They fell short of the target by 6 runs is what followed next and it still remains to ponder upon, what exactly went wrong for the hosts. Pakistan&#8217;s unpredictability won them the ICC CT 2017 and DC&#8217;s unpredictability is keeping them alive in the competition. DC and Pakistan are the perfect suitors for each other.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-329590" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Kolkata-Knight-Riders.jpg" alt="Kolkata Knight Riders" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-329590" class="wp-caption-text">Kolkata Knight Riders. (Photo: IANS)</figcaption>

This is a match made in heaven for sure. The KKR and the Windies have two titles each (Win- 1975, 1979 WCs and KKR- 2012, 2014 IPL) to start with. Their squad dynamics operate in more or less, a similar manner and the Carribean blend of all-rounders that the Kolkata based outfit possesses in Russell, Narine, and Brathwaite is one of the best all-rounder trios in the competition and their power-packed playing XI resembles the Windies in a fashion no one else does.

Moreover, KKR and the Windies are similar to each other in the way they go about their game and that is plain, raw attacking cricket. Both these sides have excellent fielders to pull off some acrobatics in the field and they stun us every now and then with some insane saves and catches.

While the Windies are finding their past glory, the KKR seems to be functioning as a well-oiled unit in this year&#8217;s IPL. But the point is that one cannot count these two champion sides as on their day, they can prove to be a huge thorn in the way to anyone who comes marching towards them.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-328803" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Kings-XI-Punjab.jpg" alt="Kings XI Punjab" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-328803" class="wp-caption-text">Kings XI Punjab. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

For what it&#8217;s worth, both these sides have made remarkable progress in the last 3-4 years and to begin with, both these teams have a deadly spin attack. Second, they have got batting line-ups that can tear into even the best of bowling attacks on their day and they&#8217;re considered to be massive underdogs in whichever series they&#8217;re a part of (IPL, in case of KXIP) and instead of playing to protect what they have, both these sides have the license to play as if they&#8217;ve got nothing to lose.

With fearless skippers at the helm, their fearless approach towards the game only gets better and one can always expect things to happen whenever they&#8217;re on the field. An exciting bunch of players is their strength and the power that they possess in the squad enables them to perform in possibly, every condition. With no real titles next to their name, one can expect KXIP to pose a serious challenge to the title and Afghanistan to cause a few major upsets in the upcoming ICC CWC 2019.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-329098" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Rajasthan-Royals-team.jpg" alt="Rajasthan Royals" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-329098" class="wp-caption-text">Rajasthan Royals. (Photo: Surjeet Yadav/IANS)</figcaption>

Much like CSK, the Royals too faced a two-year suspension and Bangladesh too, have had enough controversies surrounding their team in their cricket history, much because of the hostility that their fans show towards the opposition and occasionally, because of their antics on the field as well. On paper, both these squads look balanced but it&#8217;d almost appeal to someone that they are not well equipped to beat the big teams even though they have done it in the past.

The Royals are more or less the silent performers and they do not have fans spread across the country but their major chunk lies in Rajasthan. Bangladesh, on the other hand, has got fans mainly in Bangladesh and a few parts of the world which is nothing compared to the fan bases of sides like India, Australia or the<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/after-windies-strong-show-against-england-anderson-not-having-any-world-cup-favourites/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <strong>Windies</strong></a>.

The approach of their captains is similar as they are attacking in their plans The Royals and the Tigers have got a good, solid batting order to start with and on slow tracks they are a force to be reckoned with and are tough to beat because of their spin attacks. Having won the inaugural edition of the IPL, the double R&#8217;s have failed to replicate the promise that they once showed the World and with Bangladesh, they keep on telling the world through their performances that they are good enough to take on the Big Dogs but when it comes to the showdown, it all boils down to the margin of defeat.

Yes, they&#8217;ve come close on a few occasions and had knocked out England in the ICC CWC 2015 but that seems a distant memory now since all the squads are shaping up pretty nicely. RR and Bangladesh need to work on their consistency but their brand of cricket is something that can be admired as given the squad that they&#8217;ve got, one would expect them to be defensive but they take the Bull by its horns more often than not and it&#8217;s admirable.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-328976" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Mumbai-Indians.jpg" alt="Mumbai Indians" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-328976" class="wp-caption-text">Mumbai Indians. (Photo: Surjeet Yadav/IANS)</figcaption>

With three title wins and the first team to reach 100 IPL wins, the Mumbai Indians have established themselves as the most successful team of the competition, statistically. India, on the other hand, has retained the Test mace for a record 3rd time establishing themselves as the best Test side in the world at the moment. Not to forget, their ODI form is pretty good barring a few losses against Australia the men in blue seem to be all set for the World Cup.

On the other hand, the Mumbai Indians are finding some grip early in the tournament and with most of their players in form, they are serious contenders for the title, just like India is, to the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/icc-world-cup-2019-predicted-squad-of-australia-for-the-tournament/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>World Cup</strong></a>. Both these sides are batting heavy with an excellent death bowling unit at their disposal which helps them contain the opposition at the fag end of the innings and then chase it down with ease. Not to forget, a good spin attack helps them slow down the opposition in the middle overs, and a good blend of all-rounders ensures that all the bases are covered.

Coming to their Leadership house, Rohit Sharma, the most successful IPL captain and Virat Kohli, the man who lifted India from the 7th position to the 1st position in the ICC Test rankings only tell us that both these squads are incapable and young hands. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are known to lead from the front and their captaincy styles are no different. The Men in blue are fast climbing the ladder to become the most dominant side in World Cricket (franchise cricket in case of Mumbai Indians), and these two sides are a perfect fit for each other (PS: The color of their jerseys match too).

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<p>IPL and International Cricket are two different spectrums of the game but yet, the comparisons between them are so vague yet fascinating. While International stars from across the globe (except Pakistan) take part in the cash-rich league, International Cricket is a whole new and a different ball-game altogether. The pressure levels are unmatched in the International circuit and the difficulty level is way too high for someone who shone in the IPL and is about to make the debut at the highest level.</p>
<p>While IPL is a perfect platform for the players to get back in rhythm/form, it also presents a perfect platform for the International teams to base their selections on. While we’ve established so many differences between IPL and International Cricket, many franchises resemble some of the top cricketing nations in the way they play, statistically, and the way they approach their game.</p>
<p>At CricTracker, we’ve made a list which links IPL franchises to some of the top cricketing nations in the world. Let’s have a look at it.</p>
<h3>1. Chennai Super Kings – Australia</h3>
<figure id="attachment_328471" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-328471" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-328471" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/MS-Dhoni-and-Suresh-Raina.jpg" alt="MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-328471" class="wp-caption-text">MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The most dominant team in the IPL is the CSK and for obvious reasons. Before their brief hiatus, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2019-all-time-great-ms-dhoni-the-force-behind-csks-success-reckons-simon-katich/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>CSK</strong></a> ensured that they made it to the playoffs every season (10) and they made it to the finals 8 times, crossing the line on three occasions, 2010, 2011 and 2018. Australia, on the other hand, has won the ICC CWC a record 5 times and are back to dominating the World Scene after a year-long controversy-ridden 2018.</p>
<p>Both the teams have had their fair share of controversies with CSK even enduring a two-year ban and the Aussies getting themselves involved in the infamous ball tampering Saga, back in 2018 which resulted in the suspension of their two stalwarts in David Warner and Steve Smith and not to forget, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/durham-appoint-cameron-bancroft-as-captain-for-the-upcoming-season/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Cameron Bancroft</strong></a> as well. CSK have 93 wins from 152 matches (Champions League included) and have the best winning percentage among the teams to have ever played the competition. Their success rate stands at a highly impressive 66.67% and that of Australia is 63.53% from 932 matches.</p>

            
<p>The men in yellow are one of the most consistent teams to have ever embraced this game (CSK in franchise cricket and Australia in International Cricket) and are a force to be reckoned with, whenever they take the field. Counting out these champion sides irrespective of the controversies that they have been involved in, would be a grave sin and can prove to be costly.</p>
<h3>2. Sunrisers Hyderabad- New Zealand</h3>
<figure id="attachment_329729" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-329729" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-329729" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Mohammad-Nabi.jpg" alt="Mohammad Nabi" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-329729" class="wp-caption-text">Mohammad Nabi. (Photo: Surjeet Yadav/IANS)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The common thing that unites these two absolutely brilliant cricketing teams is the fact that they start as the underdogs whenever they take the field and more often than not, they end up taking the opposition by surprise. Both the sides are known for their bowling attacks which boasts of a World-class pace battery and a deadly spin attack. With the likes of Warner, Williamson and Manish Pandey, SRH is easily the IPL’s best fielding side at the moment and NZ is no less. In fact, their fielding unit is almost as good as SRH if not better.</p>
<p>Both the teams have a destructive top-order and a deceptively good middle-order. Fair play is something that unites these two teams on a common front and that’s largely because of their field ethics. SRH probably caused the upset of the decade when they beat a dominant RCB side in the IPL final of 2016, in their own Den. While NZ has no ICC Trophies to their name at the moment, they have caused some major upsets in the past and have proved to be a cause of headache to all the big cricketing nations around the Globe.</p>
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<h3>3. Royal Challengers Bangalore- South Africa</h3>
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<p>One thing I can assure the readers is that the ‘C’ word won’t be mentioned here. Not only because it is hurtful if doesn’t do any justice to the massive pool of talent that both these squads possess. They are one of the most hardworking sides and it hurts to see as a cricket fan, then bottling up under crunch situations when no one (absolutely no one!) expects them to. On any given day, South Africa and RCB can take down any side in the world if they live up to their potential.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-andre-russell-decimates-rcb-with-an-inhuman-knock-in-bangalore/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>RCB</strong></a> and the Proteas are known to do all the hard work to reach the final hurdle but to only fall short of what they’ve been fighting for, all along. So much so that, RCB has appeared in 3 finals till date (excluding 1 Finals appearance in the Champions League) and has ended on the losing side on as many occasions. A team that has one of the most powerful batting line-ups ever, is not new to bottling up under pressure.</p>
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<p>South Africa on the other hand, missed three important moments in their WC history that eventually cost them the coveted trophy. In 2015, The Proteas lost the semifinal against New Zealand in a match that was theirs right from the start and it shows that it’s something to do with the mindset rather than the quality as having quality match-winners in their side had never been a problem for either of the teams. Lastly, their passionate fan bases are inspiring, to say the least, having stuck to their sides even after witnessing a rough 2017 &amp; a part or 2018. RCB and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/south-africa-speedster-lonwabo-tsotsobe-wants-to-mentor-young-cricketers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>South Africa</strong></a> resemble each other in ways one could not imagine.</p>
<h3>4. Delhi Capitals- Pakistan</h3>
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<p>Unpredictability in its raw state is what unites them. Delhi Capitals do not have the strongest of squads on paper much like their International Equivalents, Pakistan. If flipping the match on its head is art then these two sides are the Picasso of it. Both these talented squads have the unique ability to snatch victory from the Jaws of Defeat and throw away a certain win. Yes, the second statement sounds a bit off so I’m going to back it up with an example for each side.</p>
<p>In IPL 2019, against KXIP, chasing a target of 167 on a batting track, DC required 30 off the final 4 and it all seemed to be a cakewalk for them till that point. However, what followed after that left everyone spellbound. DC suffered the worst collapse in IPL history, losing 7 wickets for 8 runs only to fall short by 14 runs in the end.</p>
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<p>Pakistan on the other hand, chasing 278 in an ODI against Australia in 2019, required 25 off the final 3 with 6 wickets in hand and not to forget, a well-set Rizwan batting on 97(95). They fell short of the target by 6 runs is what followed next and it still remains to ponder upon, what exactly went wrong for the hosts. Pakistan’s unpredictability won them the ICC CT 2017 and DC’s unpredictability is keeping them alive in the competition. DC and Pakistan are the perfect suitors for each other.</p>
<h3>5. Kolkata Knight Riders – Windies</h3>
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<p>This is a match made in heaven for sure. The KKR and the Windies have two titles each (Win- 1975, 1979 WCs and KKR- 2012, 2014 IPL) to start with. Their squad dynamics operate in more or less, a similar manner and the Carribean blend of all-rounders that the Kolkata based outfit possesses in Russell, Narine, and Brathwaite is one of the best all-rounder trios in the competition and their power-packed playing XI resembles the Windies in a fashion no one else does.</p>
<p>Moreover, KKR and the Windies are similar to each other in the way they go about their game and that is plain, raw attacking cricket. Both these sides have excellent fielders to pull off some acrobatics in the field and they stun us every now and then with some insane saves and catches.</p>
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<p>While the Windies are finding their past glory, the KKR seems to be functioning as a well-oiled unit in this year’s IPL. But the point is that one cannot count these two champion sides as on their day, they can prove to be a huge thorn in the way to anyone who comes marching towards them.</p>
<h3>6. Kings XI Punjab – Afghanistan</h3>
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<p>For what it’s worth, both these sides have made remarkable progress in the last 3-4 years and to begin with, both these teams have a deadly spin attack. Second, they have got batting line-ups that can tear into even the best of bowling attacks on their day and they’re considered to be massive underdogs in whichever series they’re a part of (IPL, in case of KXIP) and instead of playing to protect what they have, both these sides have the license to play as if they’ve got nothing to lose.</p>
<p>With fearless skippers at the helm, their fearless approach towards the game only gets better and one can always expect things to happen whenever they’re on the field. An exciting bunch of players is their strength and the power that they possess in the squad enables them to perform in possibly, every condition. With no real titles next to their name, one can expect KXIP to pose a serious challenge to the title and Afghanistan to cause a few major upsets in the upcoming ICC CWC 2019.</p>
<h3>7. Rajasthan Royals- Bangladesh</h3>
<figure id="attachment_329098" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-329098" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-329098" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Rajasthan-Royals-team.jpg" alt="Rajasthan Royals" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-329098" class="wp-caption-text">Rajasthan Royals. (Photo: Surjeet Yadav/IANS)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Much like CSK, the Royals too faced a two-year suspension and Bangladesh too, have had enough controversies surrounding their team in their cricket history, much because of the hostility that their fans show towards the opposition and occasionally, because of their antics on the field as well. On paper, both these squads look balanced but it’d almost appeal to someone that they are not well equipped to beat the big teams even though they have done it in the past.</p>
<p>The Royals are more or less the silent performers and they do not have fans spread across the country but their major chunk lies in Rajasthan. Bangladesh, on the other hand, has got fans mainly in Bangladesh and a few parts of the world which is nothing compared to the fan bases of sides like India, Australia or the<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/after-windies-strong-show-against-england-anderson-not-having-any-world-cup-favourites/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <strong>Windies</strong></a>.</p>
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<p>The approach of their captains is similar as they are attacking in their plans The Royals and the Tigers have got a good, solid batting order to start with and on slow tracks they are a force to be reckoned with and are tough to beat because of their spin attacks. Having won the inaugural edition of the IPL, the double R’s have failed to replicate the promise that they once showed the World and with Bangladesh, they keep on telling the world through their performances that they are good enough to take on the Big Dogs but when it comes to the showdown, it all boils down to the margin of defeat.</p>
<p>Yes, they’ve come close on a few occasions and had knocked out England in the ICC CWC 2015 but that seems a distant memory now since all the squads are shaping up pretty nicely. RR and Bangladesh need to work on their consistency but their brand of cricket is something that can be admired as given the squad that they’ve got, one would expect them to be defensive but they take the Bull by its horns more often than not and it’s admirable.</p>
<h3>8. Mumbai Indians – India</h3>
<figure id="attachment_328976" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-328976" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-328976" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Mumbai-Indians.jpg" alt="Mumbai Indians" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-328976" class="wp-caption-text">Mumbai Indians. (Photo: Surjeet Yadav/IANS)</figcaption></figure>
<p>With three title wins and the first team to reach 100 IPL wins, the Mumbai Indians have established themselves as the most successful team of the competition, statistically. India, on the other hand, has retained the Test mace for a record 3rd time establishing themselves as the best Test side in the world at the moment. Not to forget, their ODI form is pretty good barring a few losses against Australia the men in blue seem to be all set for the World Cup.</p>
<p>On the other hand, the Mumbai Indians are finding some grip early in the tournament and with most of their players in form, they are serious contenders for the title, just like India is, to the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/icc-world-cup-2019-predicted-squad-of-australia-for-the-tournament/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>World Cup</strong></a>. Both these sides are batting heavy with an excellent death bowling unit at their disposal which helps them contain the opposition at the fag end of the innings and then chase it down with ease. Not to forget, a good spin attack helps them slow down the opposition in the middle overs, and a good blend of all-rounders ensures that all the bases are covered.</p>
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<p>Coming to their Leadership house, Rohit Sharma, the most successful IPL captain and Virat Kohli, the man who lifted India from the 7th position to the 1st position in the ICC Test rankings only tell us that both these squads are incapable and young hands. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are known to lead from the front and their captaincy styles are no different. The Men in blue are fast climbing the ladder to become the most dominant side in World Cricket (franchise cricket in case of Mumbai Indians), and these two sides are a perfect fit for each other (PS: The color of their jerseys match too).</p>
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<p>IPL and International Cricket are two different spectrums of the game but yet, the comparisons between them are so vague yet fascinating. While International stars from across the globe (except Pakistan) take part in the cash-rich league, International Cricket is a whole new and a different ball-game altogether. The pressure levels are unmatched in the International circuit and the difficulty level is way too high for someone who shone in the IPL and is about to make the debut at the highest level.</p>
<p>While IPL is a perfect platform for the players to get back in rhythm/form, it also presents a perfect platform for the International teams to base their selections on. While we&#8217;ve established so many differences between IPL and International Cricket, many franchises resemble some of the top cricketing nations in the way they play, statistically, and the way they approach their game.</p>
<p>At CricTracker, we&#8217;ve made a list which links IPL franchises to some of the top cricketing nations in the world. Let&#8217;s have a look at it.</p>
<h3>1. Chennai Super Kings &#8211; Australia</h3>
<figure id="attachment_328471" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-328471" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-328471" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/MS-Dhoni-and-Suresh-Raina.jpg" alt="MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-328471" class="wp-caption-text">MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The most dominant team in the IPL is the CSK and for obvious reasons. Before their brief hiatus, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2019-all-time-great-ms-dhoni-the-force-behind-csks-success-reckons-simon-katich/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>CSK</strong></a> ensured that they made it to the playoffs every season (10) and they made it to the finals 8 times, crossing the line on three occasions, 2010, 2011 and 2018. Australia, on the other hand, has won the ICC CWC a record 5 times and are back to dominating the World Scene after a year-long controversy-ridden 2018.</p>
<p>Both the teams have had their fair share of controversies with CSK even enduring a two-year ban and the Aussies getting themselves involved in the infamous ball tampering Saga, back in 2018 which resulted in the suspension of their two stalwarts in David Warner and Steve Smith and not to forget, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/durham-appoint-cameron-bancroft-as-captain-for-the-upcoming-season/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Cameron Bancroft</strong></a> as well. CSK have 93 wins from 152 matches (Champions League included) and have the best winning percentage among the teams to have ever played the competition. Their success rate stands at a highly impressive 66.67% and that of Australia is 63.53% from 932 matches.</p>
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<p>The men in yellow are one of the most consistent teams to have ever embraced this game (CSK in franchise cricket and Australia in International Cricket) and are a force to be reckoned with, whenever they take the field. Counting out these champion sides irrespective of the controversies that they have been involved in, would be a grave sin and can prove to be costly.</p>
<h3>2. Sunrisers Hyderabad- New Zealand</h3>
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<p>The common thing that unites these two absolutely brilliant cricketing teams is the fact that they start as the underdogs whenever they take the field and more often than not, they end up taking the opposition by surprise. Both the sides are known for their bowling attacks which boasts of a World-class pace battery and a deadly spin attack. With the likes of Warner, Williamson and Manish Pandey, SRH is easily the IPL&#8217;s best fielding side at the moment and NZ is no less. In fact, their fielding unit is almost as good as SRH if not better.</p>
<p>Both the teams have a destructive top-order and a deceptively good middle-order. Fair play is something that unites these two teams on a common front and that&#8217;s largely because of their field ethics. SRH probably caused the upset of the decade when they beat a dominant RCB side in the IPL final of 2016, in their own Den. While NZ has no ICC Trophies to their name at the moment, they have caused some major upsets in the past and have proved to be a cause of headache to all the big cricketing nations around the Globe.</p>
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<h3>3. Royal Challengers Bangalore- South Africa</h3>
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<p>One thing I can assure the readers is that the &#8216;C&#8217; word won&#8217;t be mentioned here. Not only because it is hurtful if doesn&#8217;t do any justice to the massive pool of talent that both these squads possess. They are one of the most hardworking sides and it hurts to see as a cricket fan, then bottling up under crunch situations when no one (absolutely no one!) expects them to. On any given day, South Africa and RCB can take down any side in the world if they live up to their potential.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-andre-russell-decimates-rcb-with-an-inhuman-knock-in-bangalore/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>RCB</strong></a> and the Proteas are known to do all the hard work to reach the final hurdle but to only fall short of what they&#8217;ve been fighting for, all along. So much so that, RCB has appeared in 3 finals till date (excluding 1 Finals appearance in the Champions League) and has ended on the losing side on as many occasions. A team that has one of the most powerful batting line-ups ever, is not new to bottling up under pressure.</p>
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<p>South Africa on the other hand, missed three important moments in their WC history that eventually cost them the coveted trophy. In 2015, The Proteas lost the semifinal against New Zealand in a match that was theirs right from the start and it shows that it&#8217;s something to do with the mindset rather than the quality as having quality match-winners in their side had never been a problem for either of the teams. Lastly, their passionate fan bases are inspiring, to say the least, having stuck to their sides even after witnessing a rough 2017 &amp; a part or 2018. RCB and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/south-africa-speedster-lonwabo-tsotsobe-wants-to-mentor-young-cricketers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>South Africa</strong></a> resemble each other in ways one could not imagine.</p>
<h3>4. Delhi Capitals- Pakistan</h3>
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<p>Unpredictability in its raw state is what unites them. Delhi Capitals do not have the strongest of squads on paper much like their International Equivalents, Pakistan. If flipping the match on its head is art then these two sides are the Picasso of it. Both these talented squads have the unique ability to snatch victory from the Jaws of Defeat and throw away a certain win. Yes, the second statement sounds a bit off so I&#8217;m going to back it up with an example for each side.</p>
<p>In IPL 2019, against KXIP, chasing a target of 167 on a batting track, DC required 30 off the final 4 and it all seemed to be a cakewalk for them till that point. However, what followed after that left everyone spellbound. DC suffered the worst collapse in IPL history, losing 7 wickets for 8 runs only to fall short by 14 runs in the end.</p>
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<p>Pakistan on the other hand, chasing 278 in an ODI against Australia in 2019, required 25 off the final 3 with 6 wickets in hand and not to forget, a well-set Rizwan batting on 97(95). They fell short of the target by 6 runs is what followed next and it still remains to ponder upon, what exactly went wrong for the hosts. Pakistan&#8217;s unpredictability won them the ICC CT 2017 and DC&#8217;s unpredictability is keeping them alive in the competition. DC and Pakistan are the perfect suitors for each other.</p>
<h3>5. Kolkata Knight Riders &#8211; Windies</h3>
<figure id="attachment_329590" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-329590" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-329590" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Kolkata-Knight-Riders.jpg" alt="Kolkata Knight Riders" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-329590" class="wp-caption-text">Kolkata Knight Riders. (Photo: IANS)</figcaption></figure>
<p>This is a match made in heaven for sure. The KKR and the Windies have two titles each (Win- 1975, 1979 WCs and KKR- 2012, 2014 IPL) to start with. Their squad dynamics operate in more or less, a similar manner and the Carribean blend of all-rounders that the Kolkata based outfit possesses in Russell, Narine, and Brathwaite is one of the best all-rounder trios in the competition and their power-packed playing XI resembles the Windies in a fashion no one else does.</p>
<p>Moreover, KKR and the Windies are similar to each other in the way they go about their game and that is plain, raw attacking cricket. Both these sides have excellent fielders to pull off some acrobatics in the field and they stun us every now and then with some insane saves and catches.</p>
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<p>While the Windies are finding their past glory, the KKR seems to be functioning as a well-oiled unit in this year&#8217;s IPL. But the point is that one cannot count these two champion sides as on their day, they can prove to be a huge thorn in the way to anyone who comes marching towards them.</p>
<h3>6. Kings XI Punjab &#8211; Afghanistan</h3>
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<p>For what it&#8217;s worth, both these sides have made remarkable progress in the last 3-4 years and to begin with, both these teams have a deadly spin attack. Second, they have got batting line-ups that can tear into even the best of bowling attacks on their day and they&#8217;re considered to be massive underdogs in whichever series they&#8217;re a part of (IPL, in case of KXIP) and instead of playing to protect what they have, both these sides have the license to play as if they&#8217;ve got nothing to lose.</p>
<p>With fearless skippers at the helm, their fearless approach towards the game only gets better and one can always expect things to happen whenever they&#8217;re on the field. An exciting bunch of players is their strength and the power that they possess in the squad enables them to perform in possibly, every condition. With no real titles next to their name, one can expect KXIP to pose a serious challenge to the title and Afghanistan to cause a few major upsets in the upcoming ICC CWC 2019.</p>
<h3>7. Rajasthan Royals- Bangladesh</h3>
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<p>Much like CSK, the Royals too faced a two-year suspension and Bangladesh too, have had enough controversies surrounding their team in their cricket history, much because of the hostility that their fans show towards the opposition and occasionally, because of their antics on the field as well. On paper, both these squads look balanced but it&#8217;d almost appeal to someone that they are not well equipped to beat the big teams even though they have done it in the past.</p>
<p>The Royals are more or less the silent performers and they do not have fans spread across the country but their major chunk lies in Rajasthan. Bangladesh, on the other hand, has got fans mainly in Bangladesh and a few parts of the world which is nothing compared to the fan bases of sides like India, Australia or the<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/after-windies-strong-show-against-england-anderson-not-having-any-world-cup-favourites/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <strong>Windies</strong></a>.</p>
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<p>The approach of their captains is similar as they are attacking in their plans The Royals and the Tigers have got a good, solid batting order to start with and on slow tracks they are a force to be reckoned with and are tough to beat because of their spin attacks. Having won the inaugural edition of the IPL, the double R&#8217;s have failed to replicate the promise that they once showed the World and with Bangladesh, they keep on telling the world through their performances that they are good enough to take on the Big Dogs but when it comes to the showdown, it all boils down to the margin of defeat.</p>
<p>Yes, they&#8217;ve come close on a few occasions and had knocked out England in the ICC CWC 2015 but that seems a distant memory now since all the squads are shaping up pretty nicely. RR and Bangladesh need to work on their consistency but their brand of cricket is something that can be admired as given the squad that they&#8217;ve got, one would expect them to be defensive but they take the Bull by its horns more often than not and it&#8217;s admirable.</p>
<h3>8. Mumbai Indians &#8211; India</h3>
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<p>With three title wins and the first team to reach 100 IPL wins, the Mumbai Indians have established themselves as the most successful team of the competition, statistically. India, on the other hand, has retained the Test mace for a record 3rd time establishing themselves as the best Test side in the world at the moment. Not to forget, their ODI form is pretty good barring a few losses against Australia the men in blue seem to be all set for the World Cup.</p>
<p>On the other hand, the Mumbai Indians are finding some grip early in the tournament and with most of their players in form, they are serious contenders for the title, just like India is, to the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/icc-world-cup-2019-predicted-squad-of-australia-for-the-tournament/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>World Cup</strong></a>. Both these sides are batting heavy with an excellent death bowling unit at their disposal which helps them contain the opposition at the fag end of the innings and then chase it down with ease. Not to forget, a good spin attack helps them slow down the opposition in the middle overs, and a good blend of all-rounders ensures that all the bases are covered.</p>
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<p>Coming to their Leadership house, Rohit Sharma, the most successful IPL captain and Virat Kohli, the man who lifted India from the 7th position to the 1st position in the ICC Test rankings only tell us that both these squads are incapable and young hands. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are known to lead from the front and their captaincy styles are no different. The Men in blue are fast climbing the ladder to become the most dominant side in World Cricket (franchise cricket in case of Mumbai Indians), and these two sides are a perfect fit for each other (PS: The color of their jerseys match too).</p>
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At CricTracker, we've made a list which links IPL franchises to some of the top cricketing nations in the world. Let's have a look at it.

8 IPL teams and their international equivalents

IPL and International Cricket are two different spectrums of the game but yet, the comparisons between them are so vague yet fascinating.