Ranking the Best All-Rounders in each IPL team for 2024

With every passing day the anticipation for IPL 2024 is starting to hit fever pitch. Chennai Super Kings and MS Dhoni will take to the field to defend their crown. The focus will be on Mumbai Indians as well after their captaincy saga that has taken place. 

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The role of the all-rounder is very vital for any team in the IPL. Over the years players like Kieron Pollard, Dwayne Bravo, and Albie Morkel have seen their stocks rise due to their all-round capabilities. 

In this article, we cast a closer look at the best all-rounder from each IPL team. 

Daryl Mitchell – Chennai Super Kings 

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The Kiwi international showed his true potential with the bat during the 2023 ODI World Cup. Daryl Mitchell is a typical MS Dhoni kind of player as he is handy with the ball as well. On the slow and low pitches in Chennai, the medium pacers of Daryl Mitchell will be crucial. With the bat, Mitchell is a huge hitter of the ball and is adept at rotating the strike well. No wonder Chennai paid a huge amount for Daryl Mitchell who is considered one of the best all-rounders. 

Mitchell Marsh – Delhi Capitals 

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The Australian has taken the cricketing world by storm with his latest performances. The 32-year-old is one of the best all-rounders in the world today. Delhi Capitals have a huge X-factor with the bat and ball in the form of Mitchell Marsh. The Perth native is destructive at the top of the order with the bat. His medium pace bowling can also fetch vital wickets for his side. 

Shah Rukh Khan – Gujarat Titans 

Tamil Nadu’s Shah Rukh Khan was let go by Punjab Kings at the end of IPL 2023. Shah Rukh Khan is one of the best all-rounders in Indian domestic cricket at this point of time. The burly 29-year-old can hit big sixes and also bowl off-spin when need be. 

Andre Russell – Kolkata Knight Riders 

Despite his struggles in the recent season, KKR has retained Andre Russell. The big Jamaican has just made his return to International cricket and is one of the best all-rounders. Russell and his brute force make him a huge force with the bat. The 35-year-old is also more than handy with the ball having picked a fifer for KKR. 

Marcus Stoinis – Lucknow Super Giants 

One of the most underrated but effective IPL players’, Marcus Stoinis is a huge asset for each IPL team. Lucknow Super Giants have seen the power that Stoinis possesses with the bat towards the end of the innings. With the ball, the right-arm pacer has deceptive pace and can outfox the best in the business. 

Liam Livingstone – Punjab Kings 

A terrific hitter of the ball, who can also double with his amazing leg-spin bowling. Liam Livingstone is one of the best all-rounders in the IPL. The Englishman has a penchant for big sixes and clears even the biggest of grounds easily. With the ball, Livingstone has the knack of foxing the opposition with his wily leg-spin bowling. 

Hardik Pandya – Mumbai Indians 

The five-time champions paid a huge sum of money to gain the services of Hardik Pandya for the upcoming season. Hardik Pandya will head into the IPL 2024 as the skipper of Mumbai and one of the best all-rounders in the league. The power-hitting prowess of Pandya has never in doubt. It is with the ball that Pandya has surprised many with the ability to bowl at above 90 MPH. 

Glenn Maxwell – Royal Challengers Bangalore – 

Over the last few months, Glenn Maxwell has transformed into an absolute colossus with the bat and ball. The veteran Australian has just scored his fifth ton in T20I Cricket. Maxwell can also nip out huge wickets with his off-spin bowling when he is brought into the attack. 

Washington Sundar – Sunrisers Hyderabad 

The 24-year-old is one of the best all-round talents from the younger generation. Sundar can bowl with the new ball and get key wickets and maintain a good economy rate. With the bat the left-handed batter can score crucial runs and also at a good rate. 

Rovman Powell – Rajasthan Royals 

West Indian T20I skipper Rovman Powell is a treat to the eyes when in full flow. The big-hitting West Indian is truly one of the best all-rounders in the world right now. He can play the big shot and is a genuine finisher with the bat. Rovman Powell is also very good with the ball with his deceptive pace and bounce.