IPL 2022: Best combined XI of CSK and RCB for the season

The IPL 2022 is underway and fans can’t keep their calm. After more than a decade, the tournament is witnessing the participation of 10 teams. In the mega auction ahead of the tournament in February 2022, about 204 players were sold to the franchises.

However, amidst all this, heavyweights like the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have built dynamic squads. Not only do they still have their modern-day legends but also have added a plenitude of all-rounders. Barring this, these two giants also enjoy a loyal fan following in enormous numbers.

Meanwhile, there’s a significant change in the leadership department in both the camps. While Faf du Plessis replaced Virat Kohli as RCB skipper, MS Dhoni handed over the reins to Ravindra Jadeja.

Meanwhile, let’s try making a combined XI of CSK and RCB for the season.

1. Faf du Plessis (C)

Well, beginning this enterprising XI with Faf du Plessis will be a no-brainer. In the last two IPL seasons, Faf has been a prolific run-scorer for CSK. Even in IPL 2020, the SA batter was their biggest lifeline. In fact, in the last three IPL seasons, Faf has amassed runs at a staggering average of 40.67.

Perhaps for the yellow army, the cricketer is currently their third-highest run-scorer. The veteran, by featuring in a total of 100 games, has scored 2932 runs at an average of almost 35 runs per innings. Interestingly, even his strike rate is now touching the 140-run mark.

The Proteas star is expected to begin from where he had left in IPL 2021, but for the Red Army this time. With both Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni stepping down from the leadership role, Faf should be the captain of this unique line-up.