From The Archives: Best XI of IPL 2010

#4 Andrew Symonds

Andrew Symonds

Innings: 16

Runs: 429

Average: 30.64

SR: 125.80

The Aussie combined power with smart rotation of the strike to provide stability for his team in the middle order. He also pitched in with a few overs whenever the team required his services with the ball.

#5 Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma

Innings: 16

Runs: 404

Average: 28.85

SR: 133.77

Coming into the tournament, there was a considerable amount of hype surrounding Rohit Sharma’s batting and his incredible timing. He fulfilled the promise and also showed his versatility by adjusting his game according to the demands of the situation. He also showed a lot of composure while chasing big totals.

#6 MS Dhoni (c)

M.S Dhoni

Innings: 11

Runs: 287

Average: 31.88

SR: 136.66

More than his skills as a finisher and his ability to change the course of a match, it was his captaincy ability that made him stand out from the rest of the bunch. CSK did not start the season well and lost a string of games but MSD’s calmness and his immense faith on the players paid off as CSK won their first IPL title.