Greatest IPL XI of all time

Mahendra Singh Dhoni (wicketkeeper and captain)

MS Dhoni led the Chennai Super Kings to four consecutive final appearances.

Mahendra Sigh Dhoni gets in the team not only because of his ability with the gloves and as a finisher, but also because of his ability to lead his team at all crucial junctures. Under his captaincy, Dhoni led the Chennai Super Kings to six final appearances in the eight editions played so far. In fact, Chennai remains the sole team to have qualified for the playoffs on each occasion.

Whilst his stats may suffer because of his decision to come lower down the order, there is certainly no doubting his ability to finish off things. However, even whilst coming in so low down the order, Dhoni boasts an enviable average of 39.3, whilst striking it at 139.31.