The 2018 IPL is underway and all the teams have played at least two matches in the tournament. By now, the teams would have got an idea about what they have, what they lack and how their playing XI should look like.
1. Faf du Plessis (CSK)
Chennai Super Kings have started the 2018 IPL on a great note as they won their first two matches in a thrilling manner. Just two games into the season, the MS Dhoni-led side looked settled and knowing the man himself, it is unlikely that he will make changes to his playing XI. The likes of Shane Watson, Dwayne Bravo, Imran Tahir and Sam Billings have sealed their places in the playing XI.
Match Played- 53
Runs-1295
2. Chris Gayle (KXIP)
Ahead of the start of the 2018 IPL, former Indian batsman and the CEO of Kings XI Punjab said that this is the strongest Kings XI Punjab side ever. He is 100% right as the current team's Indian contingent have the likes of KL Rahul, Karun Nair, R Ashwin, Axar Patel etc.
Match Played- 101
Runs- 3626
3. Moeen Ali- RCB
One of the toughest things for the eight teams in the IPL is picking the combination, the seven-four Indian-overseas combination, right. Without a doubt, Royal Challengers Bangalore have a fantastic top-four, in fact, the best in the league, so it make trouble for Moeen Ali to pick in the squad.
4. Chris Jordan- SRH
It will be very difficult for Chris Jordan to overtake these guys in the pecking order and play a game this season. So, it won't be a surprise if the Englishman warms the bench throughout the season.
5. Akila Dananjaya- MI
Even JP Duminy might get a game for them in the worst case scenario. But, Sri Lankan spinner Akila Dananjaya might not even make his Mumbai Indians debut this season as they already have a good enough spin contingent.
