IPL 2018: Rating the jerseys of all the teams

The 11th edition of the Indian Premier League provided fans with lots of entertainment, from towering sixes to thrilling last-over finishes. While the entertainment factor remained the same as in the previous seasons, there were many other that occurred ahead of this edition of the tournament, including the modifications to the kits worn by the teams.

While most of the teams retained the core design, there were a few tweaks here and there which caught the eye.

On that note, here we rate the jersey of each IPL team this season:

#8 Kings XI Punjab - 5/10

Probably the simplest of all of the jerseys - and the dullest - the Kings XI kit is nothing to write home about. Red symbolizes danger, anger and passion but the Kings XI seemed to have none of that this campaign.

Moreover, the white trousers simply show a lack of trying and innovation. Easily the worst kit of the lot.

#7 Rajasthan Royals - 5.5/10

Rajasthan Royals' jersey lacks any real oomph, much like their campaign this season. The design is too simple and far from eye-catching with a blue backdrop and golden stripes, which are barely visible, on the sides.

Hopefully, the designers work a lot harder next time around and produce something better than this.

#6 Delhi Daredevils - 6/10

A little too much blue and a little too less red for my liking. Blue is associated with depth and stability, both qualities that the Delhi Daredevils lacked this season, finishing bottom of the points table.

A large section under the sponsor logo remains unused and the only likeable part of the kit is the red swoosh on the sides. The red detailing also remains hidden when the shirt is tucked, so that reduces its overall effect slightly.

#5 Chennai Super Kings - 6.5/10

A kit truly fit for Kings. Yellow stands for energy, creativity, positivity and freshness, all characteristics that represent the CSK brand.

The side have looked energetic on the field despite the average age of the players being on the higher side. They have also been led majestically by MS Dhoni who has instilled some positivity into the side with his creative captaincy.

Coming back to the kit, while the bright yellow is quite breathtaking, the blue tinges on the side add a different dimension entirely.

#4 Sunrisers Hyderabad - 7.5/10

Sunrisers Hyderabad's kit is a representation of their season as a whole - not flashy but very effective. The design of the kit itself is pretty simple with an orange backdrop and black sleeves that extend to the sides as well. Not the best out there, but pretty easy on the eye.

The black trousers with the orange stripe on the side complete the kit nicely.

#3 Mumbai Indians - 8/10

Mumbai Indians may not have made the top 4 in the IPL, but they certainly do in this list. The dark blue is certainly endearing and the gold stripes make the kit all the more glamorous, fit to be worn by players of the stature of Rohit Sharma, JP Duminy and Hardik Pandya.

The rest of the design is quite simple, with the sponsors' logos displayed right at the centre.

#2 Kolkata Knight Riders - 8.5/10

While not as good as their kit from the first couple of seasons, the KKR designers struck gold this time around.

A jersey that truly deserves to be worn by knights, the golden patterns on the shoulders and the sides make this kit majestic. The golden colour is generally associated with passion and courage and Dinesh Karthik led them in a similar manner, providing a number of courageous youngsters opportunities to showcase their skills on the biggest stage of them all.

KKR have always managed to get the style quotient right and that trend has continued this season as well.

#1 Royal Challengers Bangalore - 9/10

Royal Challengers Bangalore's cricket was a shock to the system but at least the jerseys provided the fans with something to remember. You can never go wrong with red and black and the RCB logo emblazoned in gold adds some flair as well.

The colours on the jersey reflect the side's spirit as well - aggressive and filled with passion.