IPL 2022: Flop XI from league stages of the competition 

Lower order: Keiron Pollard (MI) and Shahrukh Khan (PBKS)

Keiron Pollard of Mumbai Indians endured a tough IPL 2022 [P.C: IPT20].

Mumbai Indians opted to retain Keiron Pollard for his power-hitting prowess ahead of Hardik Pandya and Ishan Kishan. Last year, the Caribbean all-rounder batted at a strike rate of 149 and even won a couple of games for MI single-handedly.

However, this year, due to his sluggish form, Pollard wasn't able to contribute to his side and was even dropped in the last few matches. The former Windies skipper has amassed only 144 runs in 11 fixtures at an average of 14.40 and a mediocre strike rate of 107.46 - Pollard's lowest ever in his IPL career.

At No. 7 is another PBKS batter in Shahrukh Khan. There was a substantial amount of hype for the Tamil Nadu dasher prior to this year's IPL season. He guided his domestic side to a fabulous victory in the finals of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, which raised his stock at the mega auction.

Punjab had to pay a colossal ₹9 crores to secure his services. However, Shahrukh's performances haven't justified his price tag this season, to say the least. In eight games, the right-hander could only score 117 runs at an abortive strike rate of 108.

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Bowlers: Pat Cummins (KKR), Shardul Thakur (DC), Varun Chakravarthy (KKR) and Mohammed Siraj (RCB)

Shardul Thakur was an expensive buy at the mega auction for DC [P.C: IPLT20]

Spearheading our pace attack is Australia's red-ball captain, Pat Cummins. The Sydney-born delivered one of the most memorable IPL innings ever against Mumbai earlier in the tournament.

However, the veteran pacer's bowling performances have been dismal, with seven wickets in five games at an economy of over ten runs per over.

Delhi Capitals (DC) bought Shardul Thakur for a massive ₹10.75 crores - the same amount that RCB paid for Harshal Patel and Wanindu Hasaranga. Playing a key role in CSK's IPL 2021 triumph, big things were expected from the Mumbai-born pacer.

Though Thakur picked up 15 scalps in the league stages for DC, his economy of 9.78 was the worst among all Delhi bowlers who bowled a minimum of five overs. Moreover, six of his 15 wickets have come in the last two league fixtures.

At No. 10 is KKR's Varun Chakravarthy, who was retained by his franchise following a great IPL 2021 campaign. The mystery spinner had a below-par start to the IPL 2022 and was even dropped from the starting XI.

The 30-year-old bowler was eventually reinstated to the starting lineup. He has been inexpensive since his comeback but has struggled to take wickets. Chakravarthy has six wickets at an economy of 8.5 in 11 IPL 2022 matches. His average of 55.3 is also one of the worst among all full-time bowlers this season.

Mohammed Siraj completes our XI. He is another retained player who failed to deliver for his franchise. Siraj, who loves to attack with the new ball, has lacked venom in the competition. The RCB seamer snared just eight wickets in 13 league stage matches at a poor economy and average of 9.8 and 54, respectively.

After getting dropped in RCB's last must-win encounter against GT, Siraj came back into the side for the Eliminator. He did get a huge breakthrough by dismissing Quinton de Knock. However, the right-armer also leaked 41 runs in his four overs.