The IPL is the new manner of playing cricket. Every year, players of different ages and nations compete to win it for their franchise. The West Indies are well-known for producing some of the best cricket players in the world. Each year, top bowlers, batsmen, and fielders are presented to the IPL, and they always stand out with their extraordinary abilities. Some make history, while others alter it. As a result, we provide the top ten most successful West Indian players in IPL history. To begin with:
- Sunil Narine
Sunil Phillip Narine has been a West Indies international for the past 12 years. He has also participated in the IPL since 2012. He entered the IPL after being purchased by the Kolkata Knight Riders and has since played for them. He’s an off-spinner recognized for his mysterious bowling. He has since appeared in 162 IPL games and scored 1000+ runs. He also has 163 wickets to his name.
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- Andre Russell
Andre Russell was born in Jamaica but previously represented the West Indies in international cricket. He has retired from international cricket but continues to play in T20 competitions throughout the world. He began his IPL career with the Delhi Daredevils in 2012. He was with them for two years. In 2014, he began playing for KKR. Since then, he has been playing for them. He has appeared in 112 games and scored 2262 runs. In his IPL career, he has also taken 96 wickets.
- Nicholas Pooran
He is a dynamic player who has proven his worth in the IPL in only five years. He began his IPL career with the Mumbai Indians in 2017, but did not appear in any matches that season. In the 2018 IPL, he went unsold. However, he was acquired by Punjab Kings in 2019, Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2022, and Lucknow Super Giants in 2023. In the auction, Lucknow spent a stunning 16 crores for him. He has appeared in 62 matches and scored 1270 runs.
- Shimron Hetmeyer
Hetmeyer is a 26-year-old West Indian cricketer who bats in the top order. He began his IPL career in 2019 with Royal Challengers Bangalore before moving on to Delhi Daredevils. He was signed by the Rajasthan Royals in 2022 and has been with them ever since. In 60 games played, he has a strike rate of 152.
- Keiron Pollard
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Pollard is a former West Indian cricketer who has also represented his country in limited-overs cricket. He has 12 years of IPL experience. He retired from the IPL in 2022 after 12 years with the Mumbai Indians. In 2023, he rejoined the Mumbai Indians as batting coach. In the 190 games he played, he scored 3500 runs. He has also taken 69 wickets and saved his team from some painful defeats.
- Dwayne Bravo
He is a retired all-rounder who is currently the Chennai Super Kings’ bowling coach. He began playing in the IPL in 2008 and will continue to do so till 2022. He played with the Mumbai Indians from 2008 to 2010, and subsequently for Chennai Super Kings until 2022. With 183 wickets, he is the IPL’s all-time leading wicket-taker. He has twice earned the purple hat, in 2013 and 2015.
- Jason Holder
Jason Holder is a West Indies all-rounder who has competed in the Indian Premier League since 2013. He has played for the Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Lucknow Supergiants, and the Rajasthan Royals. He bats right-handed and has a strike rate of 122. He is also a right-arm medium fast bowler with 53 match wickets.
- Chris Gayle
Chris Gayle, often known as the UNIVERSE BOSS, is one of the most successful players in IPL history. From 2009 until 2021, he was a member of the IPL. In 142 games, he scored 4965 runs. He previously played for KKR (2009-2010), RCB (2011-2017), and Punjab Kings (2018-2021). He retired in 2021. He even had a 30-ball century and the highest individual score of 175.
- Rovman Powell
Rovman Powell is a West Indian international who is currently the captain of the T20 format. From 2017 to 2019, he was a member of the Kolkata Knight Riders. He was then acquired by the Delhi Capitals for the 2023 season. In the 2023 season, he was a force to be reckoned with. He appeared in 13 games and scored 257 runs.
- Sheldon Cottrell
This 33-year-old West Indian made his IPL 2020 debut for Kings XI Punjab. He was a member of this team till 2021. He bowls with his left arm and hits with his right. He’s just played six games, but he’s already taken seven wickets. He has a 7.26 batting average.
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