IPL 2018: Best XI from the League phase

Williamson has been awesome for the franchise

Kane Williamson

Leading the side in the absence of David Warner, Kane Williamson has been simply superb for the Sunrisers Hyderabad, both with the bat as well as a leader.

The Kiwi has scored 661 runs in 14 matches thus far and with at least two matches to go for his side, has the chance to leapfrog Rishabh Pant and make the Orange Cap his own. As a leader, too, he has been very impressive, in the way he has got the best out of his side and defended low totals.

Rishabh Pant

The lone bright spark in yet another disappointing campaign for the Delhi Daredevils. Pant was magnificent with the bat for the franchise, scoring 684 runs in 14 matches and is the current holder of the Orange Cap.

His exploits with the bat may not have earned him a spot with the Indian setup for the tour of England, but he will be with the 'A' side in England around the same time and will hope to put in a good performance during his time with this side.

MS Dhoni(C&WK)

The resurgence of MS Dhoni, that's what got everybody talking. There was excitement yet a sense of expectancy when it was confirmed that the Chennai Super Kings would return to the 2018 IPL and will be led by the talisman.

However, very few might have predicted this type of a comeback for him and the side. With Rayudu and Shane Watson, he has been the side's lynchpin with the bat, making 446 runs in 14 matches and has led the side very well on the field as well.

He has the chance to improve upon those numbers in the upcoming matches.