It is not easy to choose the Indian Premier League (IPL) all-time playing XI as many players have done well in the 18 seasons played so far. However, Sandeep Sharma, who represented Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025, accepted the challenge and selected a great all-time playing XI that included several players of the league.
Sandeep made Dhoni the captain of the team
In a conversation with Cricketer, Sandeep Sharma said that he would open with Chris Gayle and Rohit Sharma. Both have been explosive openers and when in the mood, they are difficult to stop. At the same time, Virat Kohli, who has scored the most runs in IPL history, is at number three in his team.
Sandeep Sharma kept Suresh Raina, AB de Villiers and MS Dhoni in his team in the middle, while Dhoni also gave the responsibility of captaincy. His team included Hardik Pandya and Sunil Naren as all -rounders. Pandya is currently the captain of Mumbai Indians while Sunil Naren is representing KKR.
The Chandigarh fast bowler put Yuzvendra Chahal as an expert spinner in his team. Chahal is the highest wicket -taking bowler in the IPL. In the fast bowling department, Sandi included legendary bowlers like Lasith Malinga and Jaspreet Bumrah in the team. Sandeep Sharma has taken 146 wickets in 137 matches played in IPL so far.
Sandeep Sharma’s all-time IPL XI
Chris Gayle, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina, AB de Villiers, MS Dhoni (captain and wicketkeeper), Hardik Pandya, Sunil Naren, Lasith Malinga, Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal.