The <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/category/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indian Premier League (IPL)</a> 2018 is one of the biggest cricketing leagues in the world. Both cricketers and fans from all across the globe look forward to this glorious event. Top notch international players from all major cricketing nations take part in the league. It is an eye carnival for the fans watching their favorite cricketers share the dressing room with each other.

Also, it is a glorious platform for young cricketers to share the dressing room with the legends of the game. It provides them with a wonderful opportunity to learn from some of the greatest players. The international players form the core of any IPL team and the fan bases build around these iconic players. Here is a look at the &#8216;Best Capped XI&#8217;:

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/01/David-Warner-SRH.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-206222" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/David-Warner-SRH.jpg" alt="David Warner SRH" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-206222" class="wp-caption-text">David Warner of SRH. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

The destructive opener from Australia can take the game away from the opposition with some spectacular strokeplay. He is one of those cricketers who started his career with the IPL and later went on to represent the national team. Warner adds the aggressive &#8216;in-your-face&#8217; Aussie flavor to the team. He has been very consistent for the SRH and loves taking the responsibility. Warner keeps the opposition on their toes each minute he spends in the middle

Warner can play both the defensive as well as the aggressive game. He certainly is not that young fellow who always threw his wicket away and has become a lot more consistent and mature in his batting. He played a very crucial role in SRH&#8217;s road to the title in 2016 courtesy of his impressive batting. Moreover, he is a lightening fielder and will always save those 5-10 runs on the field thus earning him the nickname &#8216;The Pocket Rocket&#8217;.

IPL Numbers- Matches: 114 | Runs: 4014 | Avg: 40.55 | S/R: 142.14

2. Virat Kohli  (Royal Challengers Bangalore)

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/01/Virat-Kohli-RCB.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-206229" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Virat-Kohli-RCB.jpg" alt="Virat Kohli RCB IPL 2018" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-206229" class="wp-caption-text">Virat Kohli of RCB. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

If there is one man who would unanimously make it into this list without a second thought, it should be &#8216;King Kohli&#8217;. His records and numbers speak for themselves as he is the only player to have scored four centuries in a single season. Given the form the Indian skipper is in at the moment, the opposition makes it their priority to remove him from the middle.

Both Warner and Virat have been significant run-scorers for their teams. It would be a dream come true for any franchise to have these both men in their line-up. Even if they can stay there in the middle for the first six overs, they would have done enough damage and taken the match away from the opposition. Also, they are one of the fastest runners in between the wickets and Virat is an excellent fielder too.

IPL Numbers- Matches: 149 | Runs: 4418 | Avg: 37.44 | S/R: 129.83

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2017/03/Suresh-Raina-CSK-IPL.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-123911" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Suresh-Raina-CSK-IPL.jpg" alt="Suresh Raina CSK IPL" width="600" height="448" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-123911" class="wp-caption-text">Suresh Raina. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Raina is undoubtedly Mr. IPL. He scored in excess of 300 runs in every season he played thus far. He didn&#8217;t miss a single game for CSK and also is one of the primary reasons for the yellow submarine being able to make into the playoff every time. Raina gets his top-game donning the yellow jersey. He is the leading run scorer in IPL till date.

His wonderful ability to adjust according to the situation of the game coming in at No.3. Raina is also very effective bowling at the left-handed batsmen. Yet again, he is as fast as any other fielder and has the safest hands in the Indian team. He found his touch back with the bat. He will also be making a comeback into the Indian team in the T20 series against the Proteas.

IPL Numbers &#8211; Matches: 161 | Runs: 4540 | Avg: 34.14 | S/R: 139.05

4. AB de Villiers (Royal Challengers Bangalore)

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-142216" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Ab-de-Villiers.jpg" alt="AB de Villiers of Royal Challengers Bangalore, 2017" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-142216" class="wp-caption-text">AB de Villiers of Royal Challengers Bangalore. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Mr.360 is a no-brainer in this lineup. He can come in and hit the ball out of the park right from ball 1. He can upset the rhythm of any bowler also helping his partner at the other end. AB holds the record for the fastest 100 in ODI cricket which came in just 31 balls. His exploits for the Royal Challengers have been quite spectacular something that makes him an invaluable addition to the team he plays for.

It is difficult to plan ABD&#8217;s dismissal as an opponent as he moves around the crease a lot. He hits the balls in such areas where you can never dream of having a fielder. Also, he is another top fielder in this lineup and can field at any position in addition to the wicketkeeping gloves he dons from time to time.

IPL Numbers- Matches: 129 | Runs: 3473 | Avg: 38.16 | S/R: 14

5. MS Dhoni (C &amp; wk) (Chennai Super Kings)

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/05/MS-Dhoni-Michael-Hussey-CSK.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-19139" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/MS-Dhoni-Michael-Hussey-CSK.jpg" alt="Mike Hussey" width="640" height="423" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-19139" class="wp-caption-text">MS Dhoni. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Given the restriction on the number of foreign players, MS Dhoni is the best possible wicketkeeping option. He triples up as the captain of the team and also an able finisher, a role that he has performed quite well over the years.  He plays in the IPL with much more freedom and has also been one of the leading run-scorers in almost all seasons.

In a team with so many superstars, Dhoni will be the ideal man to marshall them around. His street-smart skills will come in handy to any team. Although he hasn&#8217;t been the finisher that he was, he still packs a punch and can hit the ball long way out of the stadium. He is still one of the fittest and fastest runner between the wickets. With all his experience, he is definitely a great asset to the team.

IPL Numbers- Matches: 159 | Runs: 3561 | Avg: 37.88 | S/R: 136.75

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/01/Dwayne-Bravo.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-205694" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Dwayne-Bravo.jpg" alt="Dwayne Bravo" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-205694" class="wp-caption-text">Dwayne Bravo of the Renegades celebrates. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)</figcaption>

Dwayne Bravo is definitely one of the best T20 players from around the world. He can play the big shots and is also very handy with the ball. He bowls at the death and isn&#8217;t is no easy to get him away. Further, DJ adds the Carribean flavor to the team and always can lift the morals up. He has been the captain of the Melbourne Renegades in the BBL this season, something that has attributed to their success.

He is a T20 specialist all-rounder and knows exactly how he should go about his job. He is one of the leading wicket-takers in T20 and also any captain would dream to have a player like him in his armor. Bravo can be used to bowl four good, economical overs straight at the death. He is another superfast fielder and opponents will find it tough against this fielding unit.  His slower yorkers make him perhaps the best death bowler in the world.

IPL Numbers- Matches: 106 | Runs: 1262 | Avg: 22.95 | S/R: 126.33 (Batting)

Wickets: 122 | Avg: 22.58 | Economy: 8.2 (Bowling)

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2017/04/Hardik-Pandya-15.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-177847" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Hardik-Pandya-15.jpg" alt="Hardik Pandya" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-177847" class="wp-caption-text">Hardik Pandya. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

The Mumbai Indians all-rounder emerged onto the national scene after his heroics in the IPL. He can hit the ball a long way and has the ability to change the direction of the game in just one over. He is another terrific fielder in this lineup and can clock 90 mph on his day and hurry the batsman as well. He also adds balance to the side he plays for.

In a T20 game, it is essential to go in with a sixth bowler to add some stability. Pandya being a batsman who also bowls fit perfectly into this team. He is a great fighter and won&#8217;t let his team down very often. He has been terrific for the Mumbai Indians and they retained him for INR 11 crores.

IPL Numbers- Matches: 37 | Runs: 406 | Avg: 21.37 | S/R: 142.46 (Batting)

Wickets: 10 | Avg: 54.2 | Economy: 9.08 (Bowling)

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2017/12/Rashid-Khan-4.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-204895" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Rashid-Khan-4.jpg" alt="Rashid Khan" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-204895" class="wp-caption-text">Rashid Khan of the Adelaide Strikers. (Photo by Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images)</figcaption>

The 19-year-old Rashid is stirring up waves in the T20 leagues around the world. Over the last 24 months, he has been in stupendous form. The Afghanistan leg-spinner has taken the Big Bash by storm in his maiden season, finishing the league phase as the joint-top wicket-taker with 17 scalps to his name, alongside Dwayne Bravo.

He was also very good for the SRH with the ball last season. They used their RTM card for him and brought him to a whopping INR 9 crores. Also, he bowls a very good googly at some quick pace. Moreover, he can come in handy with the bat and can strike the ball a long way.

IPL Numbers- Matches: 14 | Wickets: 17 | Avg: 221.06 | S/R: 6.63

9. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Sunrisers Hyderabad)

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2017/10/Bhuvneshwar-Kumar-4.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-186285" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Bhuvneshwar-Kumar-4.jpg" alt="Bhuvneshwar Kumar" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-186285" class="wp-caption-text">Bhuvneshwar Kumar. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Bhuvi has emerged as the best bowler in India across all three formats over the last 24 months. He is another no-brainer in this XI. He increased his speeds and now swings the ball at pace posing troubles to the batsmen. Also, he developed a tremendous yorker. He bowls two kinds of slower balls with one of them being the knuckleball which is highly effective at the death.

Bhuvi is a top performer for the Sunrisers and could be very useful at the death alongside Bravo. He is also a great option to open the bowling with. SRH retained him for INR 8.5 crores this season.

IPL Numbers- Matches: 90 | Wickets: 111 | Avg: 21.07 | Economy: 7.08

10. Yuzvendra Chahal (Royal Challengers Bangalore)

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2017/12/Yuzvendra-Chahal-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-200833" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Yuzvendra-Chahal-1.jpg" alt="Yuzvendra Chahal" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-200833" class="wp-caption-text">Yuzvendra Chahal celebrates a wicket. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

T20s is more of a wrist-spinners arena in the recent times. Chahal is a top performer for the RCB and did exceptionally well at the small-sized Chinnaswamy Stadium. Usually, the ground at Bangalore is a batsman&#8217;s&#8217; paradise and to do well there is something special.

There are two kinds of leg spinners on this side now. Rashid fancies bowling flat and fast whereas Chahal likes bowling slow and giving the ball some air. It would make the batsman&#8217;s life difficult when they bowl in tandem in the middle overs.

IPL Numbers- Matches: 56 | Wickets: 70 | Avg: 22.41 | Economy: 7.9

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2017/04/Jasprit-Bumrah-2017.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-147388" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Jasprit-Bumrah-2017.jpg" alt="Jasprit Bumrah of Mumbai Indians" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-147388" class="wp-caption-text">Jasprit Bumrah of Mumbai Indians. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Another T20 specialist bowler in the side. Played a crucial role in MI&#8217;s success to three trophies. Rohit Sharma used him to bowl after the powerplay and at the death. He also bowls a lethal yorker and poses several questions to the batsmen.

Bumrah is very economical and is Mumbai&#8217;s third retention this season. They shelled out INR 7 crores to buy him. His bowling action and variations are his biggest strengths. Further, he can be used to bowl in various situations given the versatility in this bowling attack.

IPL Numbers- Match: 47 | Wickets: 46 | Avg: 30.48 | Economy: 8.1

Let's have a look at the Best Capped XI for IPL 2018.

IPL 2018: Best Capped XI

The Indian Premier League(IPL 2018) is one of the biggest cricketing leagues in the world. Cricketers from all across the globe look forward to this event..