IPL 2020: Ranking each team based on average age

#5 Sunrisers Hyderabad: 27.25 years

Sunrisers Hyderabad. Courtesy: IPLt20.com

Sunrisers Hyderabad have always been known as the IPL team with the most lethal bowling attack. Led from the front by the ever-dependable David Warner, the Sunrisers Hyderabad topped the points table in IPL 2018.

They lost in the finals to Chennai Super Kings. They managed to make it to the playoffs in IPL 2019 as well. Their oldest campaigner is Wriddhiman Saha who is one month away from turning 36. On the other hand, Abdul Samad is the youngest at 18 years.

Player break-up

1. 35 years+ : 2
2. 30-34 years: 8
3. 25-30 years: 8
4. <25 years: 6

#4 Kings XI Punjab: 27.02 years

Kings XI Punjab. Courtesy: Courtesy: iplt20.com

Led by the young skipper KL Rahul, Kings XI Punjab boast of some formidable players. They are attempting to win their first IPL trophy in the 13th edition. While they have shown glimpses of brilliance in the past, they have never been able to sustain their momentum long enough to reach the top.

Their oldest player is the Universe Boss himself at 41 years. On the other end of the spectrum is Mujeeb Ur Rehman, the 19-year-old from Afghanistan.

Squad break-up:

1. 35 years+ : 1
2. 30-34 years : 8
3. 25-30 years : 9
4. <25 years : 7

#3 Delhi Capitals: 26.91 years

Delhi Capitals. Courtesy: iplt20.com

As far as youthful energy goes, Delhi Capitals are perhaps the best equipped. They have the youngest captain among the 8 teams (Shreyas Iyer is 25 years). They have strengthened their Indian contingent ahead of IPL 2020 by signing big names such as Ravichandran Ashwin, Shikhar Dhawan, and Ajinkya Rahane.

Their oldest campaigner is Amit Mishra who is 37 years. Their youngest player is Sandeep Lamichanne from Nepal who recently turned 20.

Leg breaks from one end, googlies from another 🔥Imagine @Sandeep25 and @MishiAmit bowling in tandem in the #Dream11IPL 😍#YehHaiNayiDilli pic.twitter.com/z8gGUOZt3C

— Delhi Capitals (Tweeting from 🇦🇪) (@DelhiCapitals) September 24, 2020

Squad break-up:

1. 35 years+ : 1
2. 30-34 years: 6
3. 25-30 years: 7
4. <25 years: 8

#2 Kolkata Knight Riders: 26.64 years

Kolkata Knight Riders. Courtesy: iplt20.com

Kolkata Knight Riders boast of an exciting squad full of young talent. The franchise seems to have set their eyes on long-term goals in the IPL as they have invested in bright young prospects. Shubman Gill, Shivam Mavi, and Kamlesh Nagarkoti are just some of the young stars that feature in their squad.

Their oldest player is their captain Dinesh Karthik who is 35 years. Kamlesh Nagarkoti has the privilege of being the youngest at 20 years.

Squad break-up:

1. 35 years+ : 1
2. 30-34 years : 3
3. 25-30 years: 11
4. <25 years: 7

# IPL's Rajasthan Royals: 25.8 years

Rajasthan Royals. Courtesy: iplt20.com

It comes as no surprise that Rajasthan Royals are the youngest team in this year's IPL. Over the years, Rajasthan Royals have gained a reputation for supporting and nurturing young talents. Embodying the true spirit of IPL, the champions of the inaugural edition continue to use the IPL as a platform to develop and play the up-and-coming stars of the sport.

Their oldest player is Robin Uthappa at 34 years of age. They have four players: Riyan Parag, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Karthik Tyagi, and Akash Singh who are all 18 years. Among them, Akash Singh is the youngest.

Youngest to score a 5⃣0⃣ in the IPL 💪Relive @ParagRiyan's record-breaking gritty knock from #VIVOIPL 2019 📽️👌 #DCvRR

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 27, 2020

Squad break-up:

1. 35 years+ : 0
2. 30-34 years : 7
3. 25-30 years : 10
4. <25 years : 8