IPL 2018: Who are the best all-rounders?
All-rounders always play a crucial role in a T20 team. In the IPL, it's no different with several all-rounders setting the stage on fire. From Shane Watson to Andre Russell, we have seen some of the best knocks of the season by these talented all-rounders. Here is our list of the top performing all-rounders in the IPL this season.
Shane Watson: The veteran all-rounder
Watson has found a new vigour this term. Opening the batting for the yellow brigade, Watson has ensured that he always gives them a good start. The 36-year-old has scored 328 runs in 10 matches at an average of 32.80 and a strike rate of 157.69. The Australian also has 6 scalps to his name at an economy of 9.08 per over.
Sunil Narine: The Knight
Narine was one of the first names retained by KKR. He has repaid their faith by scoring 198 runs in 10 matches at an average of 19.80 and a strike rate of 167.79. The mystery spinner is more popular for his wicket-taking abilities than his pinch hitting. In his 10 matches, Narine has bagged 12 wickets while conceding runs at an economy of 7.59.
Andre Russell: The blitz machine
Russell is one of the cleanest strikers of the ball in world cricket. The West Indian has played a few brilliant cameos this season to propel the KKR at the death. He has scored 216 runs from 10 games at an average of 30.85 and an amazing strike rate of 192.85. Russell has also claimed 7 wickets at an economy of 10.21 per over.
Dwayne Bravo: The finisher
Bravo is a crucial cog in the wheel of CSK. Not only a talented death bowler, he is one of the finest finishers in world cricket and he showcased that ability while taking CSK over the line against Mumbai. Bravo has scored 132 runs in 7 innings at a strike rate of 171.42 while bagging 7 wickets at an economy of 10.14.
Hardik Pandya: The younger one
Mumbai might be having a torrid season but Hardik Pandya is on top of his game. In the 9 matches that he has played this season, Pandya has scored 169 runs at an average of 33.80 and a strike rate of 128.03. The Mumbai Indians all-rounder is one of the contenders for the Purple Cap with 14 wickets to his name
