IPL Fantasy Cricket – Top 5 Incident That Made IPL Famous

Like the IPL fantasy cricket games, IPL too is a platform of innovations. It offers players across the globe a chance to share their proficiency with each other.

Amongst the franchise-based cricket tournaments across the globe, IPL is the oldest. As IPL had started to come to effect in 2008, it carried many new things to the IPL T20 fantasy fans.

Now, this Twenty20 tournament has stepped into its 12thedition this year and the matches are going at full pace. So, here we are going to discuss the top five masterstrokes made by IPL, which made the league popular to the IPL fantasy league fans.

Using of foreign cricketers

IPL Governing Council’s call of using foreign cricketers in IPL T20 cricket game presented Indian players to share the dressing room with international cricket stars. This enabled them to find out tricks and incorporate them into games.

Availability of overseas players helps India to build a multicultural culture that worked out for Indian cricketers to develop themselves and prepare themselves for international cricket. In the meantime, the use of international stars also increased IPL’s elegance of the league.

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The decision of Board of Control for Cricket in India to hosts IPL matches after sunset increased the fans base. The working class of India discovered a new platform to spend a bit of quality time as IPL provided them to watch matches from the ground after their work is over.

This kind of action also observed full-house in almost every match and turned out to be a masterstroke as fans are back to love the game.

Sunil Narine’s top order blitz

During 2017 IPL, when former Kolkata Knight Riders Captain Gautam Gambhir chose to elevate mystery spinner Narine as an opener it left almost everyone surprised. This crazy move proved to be a better plan as Narine went on to holds the record of the fastest century in IPL.

He slammed a 15 ball fifty against Kings XI Punjab to take everybody by surprise in IPL 2017. It stunned everyone, not least the KKR franchise with how well it proved helpful for them!

Chris Gayle went unsold and fired for RCB as an alternative

In 2010 IPL, Chris Gayle was released from Kolkata Knight Riders franchise and went unsold in IPL auction. However, Dirk Nannes’ injury forced RCB to sign a deal with Gayle. This offered Gayle a great chance to prove himself and it seemed that he let loose his anger at every delivery.

That season, he scored 608 runs in 12 matches at an average of 67.55. He hit 2 centuries and 3 half-centuries. This was only the start as he destroyed bowlers in the following seasons till now.

Shane Warne’s use of youngsters in 2008

In 2008 IPL, famous leg-spinner Shane Warne performed the role of captaincy cum a senior post player. Underneath his coaching, a bunch of youngsters such as Yusuf Pathan, Ravindra Jadeja and Kamran Akmal played out an essential role and groomed them.

Whilst Jadeja evolved into India’s one of the most skilled spinners while Yusuf Pathan hit a 37 ball century to steer Rajasthan Royals win their maiden IPL trophy and create history. It was Shane Warne’s cricketing perception and intent to work together with youngsters which did wonder in IPL for RR.

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IPL Fantasy Cricket – Highest Partnerships by Runs

One of the best things about IPL fantasy cricket games are those big massive partnerships that arise out of nowhere. And these partnerships take the game away from the opponent team.

They also make for a lot of entertainment as the IPL T20 fantasy cricket fans who turn up to these matches to witness such amazing moments.

Big partnerships normally make for big innings. Moreover, it gets really fascinating to watch both the batsmen bat together like a smooth-running machine. Over the years, we, the IPL fantasy league fans, have had the pleasure of watching many amazing partnerships that have left us in awe.

Catch the list of the players with the highest partnership by runs in the IPL T20 cricket games.

V Kohli & AB de Villiers

RCB players V Kohli & AB de Villiers are the first to top this list till now. It was during the 44th match of IPL on 14 May 2016 in Bengaluru. The match was between Royal Challengers and Gujarat Lions at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Gujarat Lions won the toss and elected to field first. RCB opener Chris Gayle got out at 6 runs from 13 balls. Then AB de Villiers came to the crease and along with skipper Virat Kohli made 229 runs in partnership. Kohli scored 109 off 55 and ABD scored 129* off 52 leading RCB with a score of 248/3. We don’t think, you need to guess the outcome of the match.

Again in the second spot of this list rules V Kohli & AB de Villiers. It was during 46th match of IPL at Mumbai on 10 May 2015. RCB was playing against Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Royal Challengers Bangalore won the toss and elected to bat first. For the 2nd wicket partnership, the duo scored 215* runs and RCB scored 235/1 total. Kohli made 82* off 50 and ABD scored 133* off 59. In reply, MI scored 196/7 and lost the match to RCB.

AC Gilchrist & SE Marsh

Kings XI Punjab’s Adam Gilchrist & Shaun Marsh are the third partner duo in this list. During 63rd match on 17 May 2011 at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala, they were playing against RCB. Winning the toss, Kings XI Punjab elected to bat first. Together they made 206 on 2nd wicket partnership leading KXIP to a score of 232/2. Gilchrist scored 106 off 55 and Marsh scored 79 off 49. KXIP won the match by 111 runs.

CH Gayle & V Kohli

Again cricketers from RCB are the fourth in the list. This time it the duo, Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli. During 67th match on 17 May 2012 at Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi, they were playing against Delhi Daredevils. Winning the toss, Delhi Daredevils elected to field first. Gayle & Kohli from RCB, together made 204* on 2nd wicket partnership leading RCB to a score of 215/1. Gayle scored 128 off 62 and Kohli scored 73 off 53. RCB beat DD by 21 runs.

DA Warner & NV Ojha

In the 55th match of IPL between Deccan Chargers and Delhi Daredevils, audience enjoyed an amazing partnership of 189* runs. The IPL match was hosting at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal in Hyderabad on 10 May 2012. Winning the toss, Deccan Chargers elected to bat first and scored 187/4. In reply, the Delhi team made 193/1. For the 2nd wicket partnership, David Warner & Naman Ojha of DD made 109* off 54 and 64* off 46 respectively. Delhi won the match by 9 wickets with 20 balls remaining.

JM Bairstow & DA Warner

IPL 2019 has also seen one good partnership score. Though the tournament has still a long way to go, this one goes sixth in our record. In the 11th match of Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore, one duo made 185 runs leading their team to a score of 231/2. It was Jonny Bairstow and David Warner of Sunrisers Hyderabad on 31 Mar 2019 atRajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad. For the 1st wicket partnership, Bairstow made 114 off 56 and Warner 100 off 55.

*Records have been compiled as on April 9 2019

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IPL Fantasy Cricket 2019 – Mankading Episode

The game of cricket has seen many hot controversies in its history. And ‘Mankading’ is one of the never-ending issues that have opinions from everyone like fantasy cricket game lovers.

IPL fantasy cricket fans know IPL has the habit of tossing a great many controversies every season. This year the extravagant game started on 23rd March. And soon after the start one of the major controversies in the history of IPL popped up. Keeping the trend intact, KXIP skipper R Ashwin buzzed a fresh storm when he ‘Mankaded’ Jos Buttler of RR. He is the first cricketer to be dismissed in such a manner in the history of the IPL.

IPL 2019 got its first dispute and the IPL fantasy league fans as well. What was the episode?

Maybe Punjab was getting desperate to win the match or in this case, skipper Ravi Ashwin was. Jos Buttler was taking away the game from Kings XI Punjab. Punjab didn’t even warn the Rajasthan cricketer earlier. Even though it was completely legal by the laws of the game, it was against the cricketing spirit, despite it being clearly legal by official rules.

Ashwin was bowling his final over, which was 13th for RR during their chase. The way Buttler had been batting, the victory target of 185 looked achievable for Rajasthan. While bowling the fifth ball of his last over, Ashwin appeared to have stopped in his action and waited for Buttler to leave his crease. He, then, Mankaded the non-striker and appealed.

The third umpire Bruce Oxenford supported it and Buttler was furious. Buttler broke into an animated conversation with Ashwin before he departed to the pavilion.

For the fans of IPL T20 fantasy cricket fans let us recount the MCC rule:

The MCC (Law 42.15) states that “The bowler is permitted, before entering his delivery stride, to attempt to run out the non-striker. Whether the attempt is successful or not, the ball shall not count as one of the over. If the bowler fails in an attempt to run out the non-striker, the umpire shall call and signal Dead ball as soon as possible.”

The above rule was formed by MCC and normally all the MCC’s rules were approved by ICC before being applied to matches. For many years in international cricket, the rules stated that a batsman can leave the crease once the bowlers’ backfoot lands on his delivery stride.

ICC rule and the difference:

Many were not aware of a rule change that was implemented since the 1st of October 2011, which gives a bowler complete right to run a batsman out before finishing his complete delivery stride (that means before releasing the ball).

The bowler is permitted, before releasing the ball and provided he has not completed his usual delivery swing, to attempt to run out the non-striker. Whether the attempt is successful or not, the ball shall not count as one of the over. if the bowler fails in an attempt to run out the non-striker, the umpire shall call and signal dead ball as soon possible.

This is where the biggest difference lies in MCC’s and ICC’s ruling. It’s quite absurd to assume that players are unaware of this minute but crucial difference. Once a bowler enters his delivery stride, it does not give the non-striker the freedom to move out of his crease. Unless the bowler has delivered the ball, the non-striker remains at the risk of being ‘Mankaded’. It’s a simple and clear rule.

The history behind ‘Mankading’

The name ‘Mankaded’ was attached with this dismissal way back in 1947. During the second Test match against Australia at Sydney, Indian left-arm spinner Vinoo Mankad ran Bill Brown out for the second time in that tour after the warm-up match against Australia XI.

Not very surprisingly, media cried foul, accusing Mankad to have broken the spirit of the game. However, he received support for his move even from the opposition camp in the form of their then captain, Donald Bradman.

“For the life of me, I can’t understand why [the press] questioned his sportsmanship. The laws of cricket make it quite clear that the non-striker must keep within his ground until the ball has been delivered. If not, why is the provision there which enables the bowler to run him out? By backing up too far or too early, the non-striker is very obviously gaining an unfair advantage,” revealed Bradman.

The bowling team will get no credit other than just the so-called ‘good boys’ image from the media when the opposition steals a win by a close margin.

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IPL Fantasy Cricket – Highest Successful Run Chases

It’s still not too late to join or cricket IPL fantasy cricket leagues if you haven’t!

The IPL T20 fantasy cricket games are going at full swing at this moment. With many teams out of the eight completing 6 matches already, the excitement of the fans has reached the top.

We are all busy making our playing XI for IPL fantasy leagues and staying glued to the TV screen. This T20 cricket gaming format is equally exciting and stressful. Chasing huge runs in 20 overs is quite a challenge for the teams who chase runs over 200.

Let us see all those power-packed IPL T20 cricket game, where batting first a team has made a huge score. And then the opposite team is chasing that huge score and winning the match. Read on:

IPL 2008 – Rajasthan Royals v Deccan Chargers

It was the 9th match of IPL at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal in Hyderabad on April 24 2008. Rajasthan Royals won the toss and gave the hosting opportunity to bat first. Deccan Chargers scored a massive of 214 runs and gave their guest a target of 215 runs. RR played with true sportsmanship and scored 212 at the loss of 7 wickets. This one is the highest run chase till now in the history of IPL.

Result: Rajasthan Royals beat Deccan Chargers by 3 wickets

IPL 2017–Delhi Daredevils v Gujarat Lions

It was the 42ndmatch of IPL at Feroz Shah Kotla in Delhi on May 4 2017. Delhi Daredevils won the toss and gave the guest opportunity to bat first. Gujarat Lions scored a massive of 208 runs and gave their host a target of 209 runs. DD played and scored214 at the loss of 3 wickets in reply. This one is the second highest run chase until now in the history of IPL.

Result: Delhi Daredevils beat Gujarat Lions by 7 wickets

IPL 2014– Kings XI Punjab v Sunrisers Hyderabad

It was the 39thmatch of IPL at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal in Hyderabad on May 14 2014. Kings XI Punjab won the toss and gave Sunrisers Hyderabadopportunity to bat first. Sunrisers Hyderabad scored 205 runs and gave KXIP a target of 206 runs. KXIP played and scored 211 at the loss of 4 wickets in reply. This one is the third highest run chase till now in the history of IPL.

Result: Kings XI Punjab beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 6 wickets

IPL 2012– Chennai Super Kings v Royal Challengers Bangalore

It was the 13th match of IPL at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk in Chennai on April12 2012. Royal Challengers Bangalore won the toss and elected to bat first. RCB scored 205 runs and gave their host, Chennai Super Kings a target of 206 runs. CSK played and scored 208 at the loss of 5 wickets in reply. This one is the fourth highest run chase until now in the history of IPL.

Result: Chennai Super Kings beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 5 wickets

IPL 2012– Chennai Super Kings v Royal Challengers Bangalore

It was the 24th match of IPL at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk in Chennai on April25 2018. Chennai Super Kings won the toss and elected to field first. The opponent, Royal Challengers Bangalore scored 205 runs and gave their host a target of 206 runs. CSK played and scored 207 at the loss of 5 wickets in reply. This one is the fifth highest run chase till now in the history of IPL.

Result: Again Chennai Super Kings beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 5 wickets

IPL 2014– Kings XI Punjab v Chennai Super Kings

It was the 3rd match of IPL at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on April 18 2014. Chennai Super Kings won the toss and elected to bat first. They scored 205 runs and gave their opponent Kings XI Punjab a target of 206 runs. KXIP scored reached the target of 206 at the loss of 4 wickets in reply. The sixth highest run chase until now in the history of IPL.

Result: Kings XI Punjab beat Chennai Super Kings by 6 wickets

IPL 2019– Kolkata Knight Riders v Royal Challengers Bangalore

It was the 17thmatch of IPL at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru in Bangalore on April5 2019. This one is the latest record for all the IPL T20 cricket games fans. Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and elected to field first. Their opponents, Royal Challengers Bangalore scored 205 runs and gave KKR a target of 206 runs. Batting in the second innings, KKR scored reached the target of 206 at the loss of 5 wickets in reply. The seventh highest run chase until now in the history of IPL.

Result: Kolkata Knight Riders beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 5 wickets

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IPL Fantasy League –Emerging Player of Each Season

For the ardent cricket fans and the IPL fantasy league lovers, IPL is the most popular T20 cricket league around the globe. Spreading its extravaganza, it is the breath of fresh air during the torrid Indian summer. Also, it offers the perfect platform for the budding cricket talent to demonstrate their talent to the entire world.

Every year, BCCI recognizes new talents. They award the most prominent young talent at each IPL season with “Emerging Player of the Year” award. These players are also encouraged by the IPL fantasy cricket fans. Moreover, these young talents have to pass certain age criteria and experience condition to be the future star.

You as the IPL T20 fantasy cricket fans might remember the transition of this award. During the inaugural season of IPL in 2008, this award was “Best U-19 Player” and it was “Best U-23 Player” in IPL 2009 & 2010. It has also been known as the “Under-23 Success of the Tournament” in 2009 & 2010. In the year 2011 & 2012, it has been known as “Rising Star of the Year”, while, “Best Young Player of the Season” in 2013. At last, since 2014, the name “Emerging Player of the Year” came to existence.

Let us now glance on the list of successful “Emerging Player of the Year” for each of the IPL season. Read on:

Shreevats Goswami – Royal Challengers Bangalore

The first season of IPL had“Best U-19 Player” award and it was won by ShreevatsGoswami, who represented Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2008. He scored just 82 runs from his 3 innings, including a Man of the Match award and a half-century.

Rohit Sharma – Deccan Chargers

With 362 runs and 11 wickets from 16 matches in IPL 2009, Rohit Sharma won the “Best U-23 Player” award. He was playing for Deccan Chargers, which won the IPL in that edition.

Saurabh Tiwary – Mumbai Indians

With the guidance of Sachin Tendulkar, Jharkhand’s Saurabh Tiwary could show his batting skills in IPL 2010. He scored 419 runs in 16 matches, which included 3 half-centuries. He won “Under-23 Success of the Tournament” award that season.

Iqbal Abdulla – Kolkata Knight Riders

The left-arm spinner ascertained to be a dark horse for KKR in IPL 2011 edition of IPL. With 16 wickets from 15 matches, Iqbal Abdulla won the “Rising Star of the Year” award. Remarkably, KKR reached the top-four spot for the first time in this season of IPL.

Mandeep Singh – Kings XI Punjab

Playing for KXIP in IPL 2012, Mandeep Singh impressed the T20 cricket game fans by his 432 runs from 16 matches. His tournament included 2 half-centuries and “Rising Star of the Year” award.

Sanju Samson – Rajasthan Royals

In IPL 2013, young Sanju Samson did a brilliant job with both bat and gloves. He was playing for Rajasthan Royals. From 11 matches, Sanju scored 206 runs and inflicted 6 dismissals behind the stumps. He won the “Best Young Player of the Season” award.

Axar Patel – Kings XI Punjab

During IPL 2014, the budding talent and left-arm spinner Axar Patel played a terrific role for KXIP. He took 17 wickets in 17 matches and won the “Emerging Player of the Year” award. This was the first time in IPL KXIP reached the finale but lost the game to KKR.

Shreyas Iyer – Delhi Daredevils

This Mumbai-lad made his name in IPL by representing Delhi Daredevils in IPL 2015. Throughout the tournament, Iyer played an important role for the team by scoring 439 runs from 14 games. Following his impressive performance, Iyer received “Emerging Player of the Year” award.

Mustafizur Rahman – Sunrisers Hyderabad

He is the first non-Indian player of IPL to receive “Emerging Player of the Year” award. In IPL 2016 MustafizurRahman from Bangladesh played for Sunrisers Hyderabad. The left-arm pacer took 17 wickets in 16 games during the entire tournament.

Basil Thampi – Gujarat Lions

Basil Thampi got to represent Gujarat Lions during IPL 2017. In the entire tournament of that season, he was impressive with his pace bowling. He took 11 wickets in 12 matches and won “Emerging Player of the Year” award.

Rishabh Pant – Delhi Daredevils

Delhi Daredevils retained Rishabh Pant for the IPL 2018. And Pant proved his word by making 684 runs in the tournament. Despite his great effort, team Delhi ended at the bottom. Pant’s achievement includes a century and 5 half-centuries and “Emerging Player of the Year” award.

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IPL Fantasy Cricket History – Orange Cap Winners

This is the 12th season of IPL and is the most attended and watched cricket league in the world. It began a trend of franchise-based cricket. And more such competitions have come up around the world after the success of the IPL and IPL fantasy cricket.

IPL is the treasure of talent from all over the world. The IPL fantasy league fans have been treated to some unusual performances over the past few years. To encourage and recognize such brilliant performances the concept of the Orange Cap was proposed.

At the end of each season, the leading run-scorer receives Orange Cap in the IPL. So, who have been the receivers of the Orange Cap all these years?

Here is the list of Orange Cap from 2008 to 2018 compiled for IPL T20 fantasy cricket fans. Let us have a look.

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Shaun Marsh (2008)

Shaun Marsh played for Kings XI Punjab in the first season of IPL and had scored 616 runs in this season in just 11 innings. To reach this landmark he had scored one brilliant century. And he also had hit 26 sixes and 59 boundaries in that season.

Matthew Hayden (2009)

Chennai Super Kings player, Matthew Hayden hit 22 sixes and 60 fours to reach a 572 runs landmark in 12 matches. He became an orange cap holder for the season. Interestingly, Hayden was playing with mongoose bat during the IPL T20 cricket game season, which was small in the size in comparison with ordinary Bat.

Sachin Tendulkar (2010)

God of cricket, Sachin Tendulkar playing for Mumbai Indians in IPL season 3 received the Orange Cap. Playing in 15 matches, he was appointed as orange cap holder for his 618 runs that included 86 fours and just 3 sixes.

Chris Gayle (2011, 2012)

In both year 2011 and 2012, Chris Gayle was the orange cap holder playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore. During IPL 2011, he made 608 runs in 12 matches with the help of 44 sixes and 57 fours. In the next season, he made 733 runs in 15 matches with one century and seven half-centuries.

Michael Hussey (2013)

This was the last season for Australian cricketer; Michael Hussey was playing for Chennai super kings as an opener. With his destructive innings of 2013 season, he had 733 runs in 17 matches with the help of 17 sixes and 81 fours. He received the Orange Cap for IPL 2013.

Robin Uthappa (2014)

In IPL 2014, Robin Uthappa playing for Kolkata Knight Riders was the Orange Cap holder for having 660 runs in 16 matches with 18 sixes and 74 fours. This season was good for Kolkata team as well as for Robin Uthappa.

David Warner (2015)

He received Orange Cap for IPL 2015. In this season he scored 584 runs in 14 matches while playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad. It includes 21 sixes and 65 fours.

Virat Kohli (2016)

He had scored the highest run in an IPL season with 973 runs. In IPL 2016ViratKohli of Royal Challengers Bangalore hit 38 sixes and 83 fours and received Orange Cap. He was the highest run-getter playing in 16 matches.

David Warner (2017)

With the help of 641 runs in the tenth season of IPL in 2017, David Warner was Orange Cap holder. In 14 matches, he hit 26 sixes and 63 fours playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Kane Williamson (2018)

In the absence of David Warner, Kane Williamson was appointed as Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper. He scored 735 runs in IPL 2018 in 17 matches with 28 sixes and 64 fours.

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IPL Fantasy League – Players with Most Sixes

The stage is on the fireworks, as the 12thedition of the glitzy IPL fantasy league is continuing at full swing. Cricket-mad fans wait impatiently these days to watch their favourite players whack massive sixes. And send the cricket ball flying into the stands.

The shortest format of the game is indeed a nightmare for the bowlers who are being hit for maximums every now and then by the batsmen. However, the moment a batsman slams a six it pushes the overall adrenaline quotient up a few notches. It is the exciting moment for the fans who are sitting in the stadium or fans playing IPL fantasy cricket.

Here is a list compiled for IPL T20 fantasy cricket fans about players hitting most sixes in all these years. Wondering which two names will be on the top? Here is the end of your speculation. Read on:

Chris Gayle

It is absolutely no surprise for the fantasy cricket game fans that Chris Gayle is the “King” of sixes. It will take a few years for the second player in this list to match Gayle’s record. In 115 matches, he has hit clean 302 sixes. Wondering where does he get this energy to whack the balls and beat the bowlers? We are wondering too.

AB de Villiers

Yes, the South African legend, ABD – AB de Villiers is taking the second spot in this list. But we have already told you that he cannot touch Gayle’s record for a few years more. In 145 matches, he has hit 192 sixes. Interestingly, the first and second spot of this list has been captured by players of Royal Challengers Bangalore.

MS Dhoni

The finisher and the skipper of Chennai Super Kings are the third in this list. MS Dhoni is near to the record of ABD. In 179 matches, he has hit 191 sixes. So, we sure can see a tough competition for the second spot at the end of this IPL season.

Suresh Raina

This stylish cricketer of Chennai Super Kings is another close contender for the second spot this year. Suresh Raina like his team skipper has played in 180 matches so far and has hit 188 sixes. Raina is the fourth in this list.

Rohit Sharma

The extraordinarily-talented Rohit Sharma is fifth on this list. Playing for Mumbai Indians, in 177 matches, he has hit 185 sixes. There are not many who can match the striking abilities of this cricketer.

Virat Kohli

The flamboyant Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bangalore can easily surpass his rivals to take the second spot in this 12th edition of IPL.In 167 matches, he has hit 178 sixes.

*Records have been compiled as on April 5 2019

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IPL Fantasy Cricket History – Purple Cap Winners

The 12th season of IPL is getting exciting day by day. Every season the IPL fantasy cricket league fans try to remember best catch of the season, best bowler. So, to make it little easy for our readers we have brought purple cap winners of all seasons starting from 2008.

It is commonly said T20 cricket game format is all about batsman and high scoring runs. However, it is always the bowlers who decide the course of the match and the fate of IPL fantasy cricket fans.

The IPL T20 fantasy cricket bowlers during their four overs quota can snatch a game away from the opposition, or their loose deliveries can ruin the fate of their side.

IPL Purple Cap Winners

Let’s take a look at the list of winners for IPL Purple Cap from 2008 to 2018. Read on:

Sohail Tanvir

Sohail Tanvir of Rajasthan Royals received the honour of Purple Cap for the inaugural season, IPL 2008. This Pakistani bowler gained reputation by unorthodox left-arm bowling in the Twenty20 format of the game. He bagged 22 wickets in 11 matches at 12.09 average. His economy rate was 6.46 and strike rate was 11.22. He recorded 4 wickets haul and 5 wickets haul in the same season.

RP Singh

In IPL 2009, RP Singh of Deccan Chargers received this honour. He was the fast-medium bowler of the team. In 16 matches of the season, he had bagged 23 wickets at 18.13average. His economy rate was 6.98 and strike rate was 15.5.

Pragyan Ojha

The Purple Cap went to a Deccan Chargers player for the second year in a row. For the third season, IPL 2010, Pragyan Ojha won the Purple Cap. In 16 matches of the season, he had taken 21 wickets at 20.42average. His economy rate was 7.29and strike rate was 16.8.

Lasith Malinga

The gem bowler of Mumbai Indians, Lasith Malinga won the IPL 2011, Purple Cap. Malinga had taken 28 wickets in 16 matches at an average of 13.39. His economy rate was 5.95and strike rate was 13.5.

Morne Morkel

The overseas and out-and-out fast bowler, Morne Morkel of Delhi Daredevils was the achiever of the IPL 2012 Purple Cap. Morkel had taken 25 wickets in 16 matches at an average of 18.12. His economy rate was 7.19and strike rate was 15.1.

Dwayne Bravo

All-rounder star of Chennai Super Kings, Dwayne Bravo received IPL 2013, Purple Cap. Bravo had taken 32 wickets in 18 matches at an average of 15.53 in that season. His economy rate was 7.95and strike rate was 11.7.

Once more one of the most beloved stars of CSK, Dwayne Bravo received the Purple Cap for IPL 2015. Moreover, Bravo is the first player to bag more than one Purple Cap. Bravo had taken 26 wickets in 17 matches at an average of 16.38. His economy rate was 8.14 and strike rate was 12.

Mohit Sharma

Again in the next edition IPL 2014, another bowler from Chennai Super Kings won the Purple Cap. Though Mohit Sharma won the honour for the first time, the honour came to any CSK player for the second time in a row. Sharma had taken 23 wickets in 16 matches at an average of 19.65. His economy rate was 8.39and strike rate was 14.

Bhuvaneshwar Kumar

Sunrisers Hyderabad’sBhuvaneshwar Kumar received the Purple Cap honour in IPL 2016. Kumar had taken 23 wickets in 17 matches at an average of 21.3. His economy rate was 7.42and strike rate was 17.2.

Sunrisers Hyderabad’sBhuvaneshwar Kumar again received the Purple Cap honour in IPL 2017. After Bravo from CSK, Kumar is the second one two receive two Purple Caps as of now. Moreover, he is the first one to bag this cap two times consecutively. Kumar had taken 26 wickets in 14 matches at an average of 14.19. His economy rate was 7.05and strike rate was 12.

Andrew Tye

In the last season, Andrew Tye from Kings XI Punjab received the Purple Cap honour. Tye had taken 24 wickets in 14 matches at an average of 18.66. His economy rate was 8 and strike rate was 14.

In this season the emerging contenders of Purple Cap are YuzvendraChahal of Royal Challengers Bangalore, Imran Tahir of Chennai Super Kings, Dwayne Bravo of Chennai Super Kings again, KagisoRabadaof Delhi Capitals and Mohammed Shami of Kings XI Punjab. Let’s us wait and see who reaches the top.

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Bowlers play an equally important role as the batsman in IPL T20 fantasy cricket games. Bowlers from all the 12 IPL editions have made the tournament memorable for the fans.

It is pointless to say, a steady performer with ball in IPL fantasy cricket match is a huge asset for any team.

Have a glance at the compiled list below. This is the list of highest wicket-taker in all the 12 editions of IPL. Though this 12th edition of IPL is midway and it is too early we are giving out these statistics, it will help the IPL fantasy league fans. Read on:

Lasith Malinga

The Sri Lankan pacer playing for Mumbai Indians since IPL inception, Lasith Malinga is ruling this list. With 157 wickets in his bucket till now, Malinga is the highest wicket-taker in IPL. In 113 matches, his best bowling figure is 5/13. His average is 19.31 along with 6.93 economy rate and 16.7 strike rate. In total, he has conceded 3033 runs.

Amit Mishra

His classical, attacking leg spin has impressed many in the cricketing world. Amit Mishra is playing for Delhi Capitals this season. Mishra is the second highest wicket-taker of IPL in our list with 149 wickets. He has taken In 138 matches, his best bowling figure is 5/17. His average is 24.13 along with 7.41 economy rate and 19.5 strike rate. In total, he has conceded 3596 runs.

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Dwayne Bravo

The former Trinidadian cricketer, Dwayne Bravo is the third highest IPL wicket-taker. Bravo is the champion star of CSK with 143 wickets. In 126 matches, his best bowling figure is 4/22. His average is 23.79 along with 8.46 economy rate and 16.8 strike rate. In total, he has conceded 3353 runs.

Piyush Chawla

The KKR leg spinner, Piyush Chawla is the fourth one in this list with 143 wickets. In 147 matches, his best bowling figure is 4/17. His average is 26.27 along with 7.72 economy rate and 20.3 strike rate. In total, he has conceded 3758runs.

Harbhajan Singh

The off-spinner of Chennai Super Kings, Harbhajan Singh is fifth in this list. He has taken 137 wickets in total. In 151 matches, his best bowling figure is 5/18. His average is 27.04 along with 7.03 economy rate and 23.0 strike rate. In total, he has conceded 3705 runs.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Sunrisers Hyderabad CaptainBhuvneshwar Kumar has played 105 matches till date and is the sixth highest wicket-taker of IPL. He has taken 120 wickets till now. In 105 matches, his best bowling figure is 5/19. His average is 23.41 along with 7.25 economy rate and 19.3 strike rate. In total, he has conceded 2810 runs.

Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin is the tall off spinner of KXIP, earlier playing for CSK. He is the seventh in our list with 113 wickets in our list. In 129 matches, his best bowling figure is 4/34. His average is 26.84 along with 6.76 economy rate and 23.8 strike rate. In total, he has conceded 3033 runs.

Umesh Yadav

RCB pacer, UmeshYadav is the eighth highest wicket-keeper of IPL in all the seasons. Till now, he has taken 113 wickets in 112 matches. His best bowling figure is 4/24. His average is 28.76 along with 8.32 economy rate and 20.7 strike rate. In total, he has conceded 3251 runs.

Sunil Narine

The Trinidadian cricketer of Indian descent who plays for the West Indies, Sunil Narine is mostly an off-spin bowler. In the Indian T20 cricket game, he plays for KKR and is the ninth in this list. In 100 matches, he has taken 112 wickets as of now. His best bowling figure is 5/19. His average is 22.79 along with 6.59 economy rate and 20.7 strike rate. In total, he has conceded 2553 runs.

Ashish Nehra

He had played for five IPL teams from 2008-2017 and the last one was Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2017. In 88 matches of IPL, he had taken 106. His best bowling figure is 4/10. His average is 23.53 along with 7.84 economy rate and 18.0 strike rate. In total, he has conceded 2495 runs.

*Records have been compiled as on April 4 2019

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Unlimited Fun Getting from IPL T20 Fantasy Games

Nostalgia is a feeling that does not spare anyone. It is a great journey that every IPL T20 fantasy cricket fan goes through. Every time you recall the instances of your team winning, the nostalgia rush is very prominent. It speaks a lot about your passion for the game and makes you feel closer to the stars of the game. The achievers are only created by hard work and this is the dedication expected for every cricket fanatic.

What it takes to play fantasy cricket?

When you go out to play cricket with your friends, you need all your cricketing ammunition; bat, ball, stumps. The pro level cricketers need the skill set of equipment, helmets, gloves, arm guards, leg pads, etc. All this is not often available at your disposal and the possibility of you failing even with their availability also exists! Hence you can play IPL fantasy league by just need an internet connection on your PC or laptop and you can set the online community buzzing with your cricketing tactics.

Indian fantasy cricket has its takers:

The passion for the game among each and every Indian is hard to miss out. Some people may not be great admirers of the game, but they cannot ignore the feelings surrounding them, caused by cricket lovers. The IPL T20 fantasy cricket phenomenon has made the craziness of cricket lovers into a productive platform where they can earn pinots and get rewards for using their cricketing brains.

The growing acceptance of t T20 fantasy league:

People are fast adapting to the changes in the game of cricket and its latest format is being liked by a lot of people. T20 cricket game allows a wider audience base as the attention seeking time of the consumer is also less compared to ODI and test cricket. Hence you not only manage to find a wide range of audience for the game on the tube, but you also find more like-minded individuals who indulge in the T20 fantasy league.

We all witness the excitement among the fans during the IPL. The competition among the teams builds up tension and always provides joy among the fans. TI is a great avenue to tap on and gain benefits. The two-month log tournament is played at different venues in India. IPL T20 fantasy catches the attention of the fans in such a way that they keep glued to it most of the time.

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