IPL XI consisting of Orange and Purple Cap holders

IPL is one of the top cricket leagues going around the globe.The IPL provides the players with a platform to showcase their skills to the rest of the world. The players vying for a spot in the national team or the players eager for making a comeback into the national team, have used the platform provided by the league to perform and stake a claim for their selection. The experience gained by soaking up up the high pressure situation helps a player become a complete cricketer.

Over the years, the IPL has seen many batsmen perform out of their skins, but only a few of them were able to win the orange cap. The cap is awarded to the batsman who scores the most number of runs in a season. Starting with Shaun Marsh, 9 players have been awarded the prestigious Orange Cap.

The Purple Cap is awarded to the highest wicket-taker in an IPL season. Starting with Sohail Tanvir, 9 players have been awarded this cap. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Dwayne Bravo are the only two players to win it more than once.

In the recently concluded 2018 IPL, Kane Williamson and Andrew Tye were the recipients of Orange and Purple cap respectively. Let us see Best XI consisting of Orange and Purple cap holders.

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#1. Chris Gayle (KXIP, RCB)

Chris Gayle.

Chris Gayle, one of the best openers in the world is currently playing for Vancouver Knights. He has scored more than 10,000 runs in T20's. Gayle, part of 3 franchises in the Indian Premier League, is currently part of Kings XI Punjab. Known as the Universe Boss, Gayle holds the record for the highest individual score in the T20's scoring 175 against Pune Warriors India in 2013.

Gayle was the recipient of the orange cap twice playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore. He won consecutively in 2011 and 2012.

Chris scored 608 runs in 2011 and 733 runs in 2012 edition. In 2018 IPL, Gayle scored 368 runs in his 11 innings.

Chris Gayle's overall IPL stats:

Matches-112, Runs- 3994, Average- 41.17, Strike Rate- 150.71, Highest Score- 175, Hundreds- 6.

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#2. David Warner (SRH, DD)

David Warner

David Warner has represented two different franchises. Known has pocket size dynamo, Warner was drafted by the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2014 auction. Sunrisers Hyderabad also retained him ahead of the 2018 IPL. He captained Sunrisers Hyderabad to their maiden IPL title in 2016.

David made his international debut against South Africa in 2011. Warner was not allowed to take part in IPL 2018. He was the recipient of the orange cap in 2015 and 2017. Warner scored 562 and 641 in 2015 and 2017 seasons respectively. He has played some crucial knocks for the Hyderabad based franchise. Warner was initially part of Delhi Daredevils and wasn't quite good with the bat. The move to make him captain has done wonders, both for the franchise as well as for him. He went on to captain the Australian T20 squad in the absence of Steve Smith. Sunrisers Hyderabad badly missed the services of David Warner in the recently concluded Indian Premier League.

Warner is currently a part of Winnipeg Hawks in the Global T20 league.

David Warner's overall IPL stats:

Matches- 114, Runs- 4014, Highest Score: 126, Average: 40.54, Strike Rate: 142.13.

#3. Virat Kohli (RCB)

Virat Kohli is the only player in the history of IPL to score 4 centuries in a season.

Virat made his international debut against Sri Lanka in 2008 and went on to score nearly 17000 international runs. The stylish stroke-maker is currently on a mission to beat England on their home soil. He was the recipient of the Orange Cap in 2016 scoring 973 runs in 16 games. His consistent performances for the national side made him an overnight star at the start of this decade. Kohli, so far, has been unable to lead his team to the title. Virat scored 4948 runs in 163 games he played. Virat will be hoping to help RCB win their maiden IPL in the upcoming edition of the tournament.

Virat Kohli's overall IPL stats:

Matches-163, Runs- 4948, Highest Score- 113, Average- 38.36, Hundreds- 4.

#4. Sachin Tendulkar (MI)

Sachin Tendulkar has won the orange cap in the 2010 IPL season.

The Master Blaster made his IPL debut against Chennai Super Kings in 2008. He is an integral part of Mumbai Indians since the inaugural edition of the IPL. Sachin is the current mentor of the Mumbai franchise. He was the recipient of the Orange cap in 2010 scoring 618 runs. His last IPL performance came against Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2013. Sachin was instrumental in Mumbai's success in the initial seasons. Mumbai Indians picked him as an icon player ahead of 2008 auction. He along with Sanath Jayasuriya opened the innings for the Mumbai franchise in the 2008 season. He is the first player to score a double century in ODIs. Sachin is also the first player to score 100 centuries in all forms of the game. Master Blaster has scored nearly 34000 international runs. Sachin has only played a single T20 international and has managed to score just 100 runs.

Sachin Tendulkar's overall IPL stats:

Matches- 78, Runs- 2334, Average: 33.83, Strike Rate: 119.82, Hundreds: 1, Highest score: 100.

#5 Michael Hussey (CSK, MI)

Michael Hussey won the Orange cap in 2013 season.

Michael Hussey made his international debut against India in 2004. He went on to make his test debut against West Indies in 2005. He has nearly scored 12000 runs in his international career. Hussey is well known as a good test player scoring 6235 runs at an average of 51.53. He has scored 19 centuries in tests and 3 in ODIs.

Hussey made his IPL debut against Kings XI Punjab in 2008. He has been a part of Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings franchises respectively. Hussey averaged around 84 in the inaugural edition for CSK. He was the recipient of the Orange Cap in 2013, scoring 733 runs. Hussey also contributed handsomely in CSK's Champions League success. He has been instrumental in CSK's success over the seasons. Fondly known as MR. Cricket, Hussey announced his retirement in 2016.

Michael Hussey's overall IPL stats:

Matches- 59, Runs- 1977, Average- 38.76, Strike Rate- 122.64, Highest score- 116, Hundreds- 1.

#6 Robin Uthappa (KKR, RCB, PWI, MI)

Robin Uthappa won the Orange Cap in 2014 season.

The dashing wicket-keeper batsman has been amongst the runs whenever he plays for KKR. He was the recipient of the Orange cap in 2014. He scored 660 runs in 2014 edition. In 2018 player auction, he was drafted by KKR for 6.4 crores. Robin made his IPL debut against Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2008. He is an integral part of Kolkata Knight Riders since 2014.

Robin made his international debut against England in 2006. He went on to make a debut in T20i's against Scotland in 2007. Robin hasn't played a test match yet and might find it harder to make a comeback to the national squad. He has been a part of Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Pune Warriors India and Kolkata Knight Riders. Uthappa is the current vice-captain of Kolkata franchise.

Robin Uthappa's overall IPL stats:

Matches- 165, Runs- 4068, Average- 28.57, Strike Rate- 131.84, Best score: 87.

#7 Dwayne Bravo (CSK)

Dwayne Bravo won the purple cap in 2013 and 2015 seasons.

Dwayne Bravo is one of the most entertaining players in the world. Bravo made his IPL debut against the Chennai Super Kings in 2008. Dwayne was the recipient of Purple Cap in 2013 edition, scalping 32 wickets. He continued his form in the 2015 season, collecting 24 wickets. He was part of Mumbai Indians in the initial season. In 2011, he was draft by Chennai Super Kings for USD.200,000. In the 2018 player auction, CSK once again showed their faith on him using their Right-to-match card. IPL 2018 was a mixed bag for him. He played only one innings of note and lacked penetration while bowling. Bravo scalped 14 wickets in 16 games at an economy of 9.96. He is an integral part of CSK's franchise over the years.

Dwayne Bravo's overall performance:

Matches- 122, Wickets- 136, Runs- 1379, Best Score: 70, Strike Rate: 128.39, Best Figures: 4/22.

#8 Pragyan Ojha (DC,MI)

Pragyan Ojha.

Pragyan Ojha has been one of the most unlucky cricketers of the decade. He is the only spinner in the history of IPL to win a Purple Cap. Pragyan made his international debut against Bangladesh in 2008. Ojha went on to make his debut in tests against Sri Lanka in 2009. He made his IPL debut against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2008. He was the recipient of Purple Cap in 2010 scalping 21 wickets. In the 2018 player auction, he went unsold. Ojha is well known for his special spells in Tests.

Pragyan Ojha's overall IPL stats:

Matches- 92, Wickets- 89, Average- 26.2, Strike Rate- 21.34, Best Figures- 3/11.

#9 Bhuvneshwar Kumar (SRH, PWI )

Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar made his IPL debut against Kings XI Punjab in 2011. In the 2014 player auction, Sunrisers Hyderabad picked him. He was the recipient of the prestigious award twice in 2016 and 2017. The swing king scalped 23 and 26 wickets in 2016 and 2017 edition respectively. Bhuvneshwar made his ODI debut against Pakistan in 2012. He also made his T20 debut against Pakistan in 2012. Kumar made his test debut against Australia in 2013. Bhuvneshwar went on to cement his spot in the national squad and is a certain pick for the 2019 World cup. He went on to achieve some great heights in international cricket. Bhuvneshwar Kumar is an integral part of India in all the three forms.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar's overall IPL stats:

Matches- 102, Wickets- 120, Average- 22.44, Strike rate- 18.81, Best Figures- 5/19.

#10 Lasith Malinga (MI)

Lasith Malinga.

Lasith Malinga, the Sri- Lankan pacer was an integral part of the Mumbai squad. He was draft by Mumbai for USD 350,000 in 2008 player auction. Lasith made his ODI debut against the United Arab Emirates in 2004. He went on to cement his spot in the national squad and made his T20 debut against England in 2006. Malinga also made his Test debut against Australia in 2004.

His death overs bowling and bowling style made him an overnight star. He was an integral part of the Mumbai's squad in the first decade and continues to be a bowling coach. He made his IPL debut against Chennai Super Kings in 2009. Malinga's last IPL appearance came against the now defunct Rising Pune in 2017. He has been instrumental in Mumbai's success in the initial years. He was the recipient of Purple Cap in 2011 season scalping 28 wickets. In the 2018 player auction, Malinga failed to find a bidder and went unsold. He is currently part of Montreal Tigers in the Global T20.

Lasith Malinga's overall IPL performance:

Matches- 110, Wickets- 154, Runs- 88, Average- 19.01, Strike Rate- 16.61, Best Figures- 5/13.

#11 R.P. Singh (DC, MI, RPS)

Rudra Pratap Singh.

R.P. Singh made his international debut against Zimbabwe in 2005. He came into the limelight taking two wickets in his second over. He is known for his heroics in the inaugural T20 World Cup helping India win it. Rudra made his IPL debut against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2008. He was the recipient of the Purple Cap in 2009 scalping 23 wickets. R.P. Singh went unsold in the recent player auction. He made his comeback in 2016 edition of IPL for Rising Pune Supergiant.

R.P. Singh's overall IPL stats:

Matches- 82, Wickets- 90, Average- 25.98, Strike Rate- 19.72, Best Figures- 4/22.