IPL 2021: Top Foreign Players in IPL’s History: As the cricketing festivity continue to blossom with IPL 2021, let’s take a look at the top 5 best foreign players of all-time in IPL’s history
Since the inauguration of the Indian Premier League in 2007, there have been many players who have been a part of this cash-rich league from all around the globe. Although some might have not tasted the same success as other, but their participation has surely been an ideal pillar for laying the foundation of the IPL globally.
Top 5 Best Foreign Players In IPL’s History
5- Dwayne Bravo
The West Indian all-rounder has been one of the most entertaining overseas players in the history of IPL. Having brought the Carrabian swagger with himself since the first edition, Bravo has stamped his authority in every franchise he has ever played for. In his IPL career Bravo has scored 1510 runs and has taken 156 wickets.
In his IPL stint, he has played for Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Lions and undoubtedly been the most ideal all-rounder to have ever played in the world’s grandest T20 league.
4- David Warner
Ever since his arrival in 2008, Warner’s blistering starts at the top of the order made him fetch everyone’s attention. In his IPL career not only he is one of the handful of overseas captains to lead his team to the IPL trophy, but has also led from the front.
David Warner has scored 5447 runs in the IPL so far and has won the purple cap thrice (2015,2017 and 2019).
3- Lasith Malinga
Not every Sri Lankan legend who has ever played in the IPL has had the same impact as Lasith Malinga. Having played last in the 2019 edition, it was Malinga who clinched the title for Mumbai Indians. But his heroics go beyond that, in his 122 matches in the IPL, Malinga has taken a staggering 170 wickets at an economy of just over 7 runs per over.
Malinga was not only a prominent fast-bowler for Mumbai Indians, but his guidance was the key to the younger generation bowlers’of MI, such as Jasprit Bumrah.
2- Chris Gayle
Undoubtedly among the 2 players who have to be there in every elite IPL list includes Chris Gayle’s name in it. He has been ruthless ever since his debut for Kolkata Knight Riders in 2007. Gayle has come a log way in the IPL, from a devastating opening batsman to be known as the Universe Boss, Gayle has evidently forged his name in the history books of IPL.
He won the orange cap in the 2011 and 2012 edition and has scored a mammoth 4937 runs tally with an average of over 40 in just 139 matches. Not only does his legacy restrict to his batting, but his incredibly humorous gestures in the IPL, have let the fans hold onto their West Indian hero for many more years to come.
1- AB de Villiers
In list of Best Foreign Players. There is no place on this planet where AB de Villiers is not liked. Known as Mr.360, AB de Villiers has the ability to win hearts not only when he is batting, but also every time the camera focuses upon him. In his 176 games in the IPL, ABD has scored 5056 runs at an average of over 40 runs as well.
AB de Villiers has been the primary support pillar to Virat Kohli led Royal Challengers Bangalore over the years, although it might be the Indian Captain featuring as the face of the franchise, But it would have never been the case, if it wasn’t for former South African player.