IPL 2018: An XI that can beat the 2018 IPL champions, CSK.

Wicket-keeper: Dinesh Karthik

Rajasthan Royals v Kolkata Knight Riders - IPL T20

Dinesh Karthik (WK) (Kolkata Knight Riders)

A lot of credit goes to Dinesh Karthik for KKR's success at the IPL 2018. Unlike other teams, KKR faced a lot of issues before the start of the tournament as many of their key players got injured just before the start of the league.

Despite those issues, it has been his improved batting prowess, especially while chasing, which still kept the Knight Riders alive in the league. Eventually, KKR finished third in the league. Karthik has amassed 498 runs this season in 16 matches at an average of 49.80 and a strike rate of 147.77. These statistics reaffirm that this has been his best IPL season as a batsman since 2008.