As IPL 2025 unfolds with exhilarating performances and unforgettable moments, cricket fans worldwide are eager to see who made the cut for the season’s best XI. Cricketkeeda presents the star-studded team of the season, highlighting players’ outstanding contributions throughout the tournament.
Openers
1. Mitchell Marsh (LSG) shined brightly at the top of the order. Playing for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025, Marsh delivered a phenomenal season, scoring 627 runs in 13 matches with a strike rate of 163+. His explosive batting included a century and six fifties, showcasing Australian power and setting the tone for his team’s success.
2. Sai Sudarshan (GT) secured the Orange Cap with his explosive batting, amassing 759 runs in 15 matches, including one century and six fifties at a strike rate of 156.17. His consistency was key to Gujarat Titans reaching the playoffs and making a strong statement this season.
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Middle Order
3. Virat Kohli (RCB), the seasoned former captain, scored 657 runs in 15 matches with an impressive strike rate of 144.71. His ability to anchor innings and score 8 fifties helped Royal Challengers Bangalore clinch their first trophy in this mega tournament, reaffirming his status as a batting legend.
4. Shreyas Iyer (PBKS), captaining Punjab Kings in IPL 2025, played like a warrior, scoring 604 runs in 17 matches with six fifties. His leadership and consistent run-making propelled PBKS to the final, even though they narrowly missed the title.
Lower Middle Order
5. Suryakumar Yadav (MI) was the second-highest run-scorer of the season, with 717 runs in 16 matches, including five fifties and an incredible SR of 167.92. His innovative stroke play was instrumental in guiding Mumbai to Qualifier 2.
6. Pooran (LSG) proved his mettle again, scoring 524 runs in just 14 matches with five fifties, cementing his role as a reliable middle-order batsman.
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7. Krunal Pandya (RCB), though not as impactful with the bat, showcased his all-round abilities with the ball, taking 17 wickets in 15 matches, including a crucial spell in the final where he claimed 2 wickets for 17 runs.
Bowlers
8. Starc (DC) didn’t quite hit his usual heights but still managed to take 14 wickets in 11 matches, with his best figures of 5/35.
9. Boult (MI) was a consistent wicket-taker, claiming 22 wickets in 16 matches, with a best of 4/26, making him one of the most effective bowlers this season.
10. Prasidh Krishna (GT) clinched the Purple Cap of IPL 2025 with an impressive 25 wickets in 15 matches, including a best of 4/41, making him a vital asset for Gujarat and a promising talent for Indian cricket.
11. Kuldeep Yadav (DC) who rarely disappoints, taking 15 wickets in 14 matches, with a best of 3/22, and was often the team’s go-to spinner in tense moments.