IPL 2018: Uncapped Playing XI

The eleventh edition of the IPL is set to become the focus of the world after the franchises have done the updating of their squads. The IPL auction lived up to its hype, as the players in demand amassed hefty amounts, while a lot of good players savored the uncertain nature of the IPL auction. Much like every year, IPL Player Auction 2018 witnessed the uncapped players ruling the charts during the two-day event.

Here we bring you the best-uncapped XI for the colossal T20 league; IPL 2018.

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Openers

#1 Prithvi Shaw (Delhi Daredevils)

The Indian youth captain has been a revelation in the past few months

The 18-year-old opener from Mumbai has all the caliber to depose the opposition with his qualitative and quantitative batting up the order. In addition to that, he has been a steady captain and an opener for the India U-19 side.

Having scored 261 runs in the recent U-19 World Cup, Shaw has become the highest run scorer in the history of U-19 World Cup as an Indian captain. In addition to that, Shaw is the youngest ever captain to win the youth World Cup. This talented batsman has enough reserves of maturity and temperament to play an international-level league this season.

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#2 Rahul Tripathi (Rajasthan Royals)

This 26-year-old opener from Ranchi took IPL 10 by a storm after having scored at a high strike rate of 146. After enjoying a great tournament under the Rising Pune Supergiant, Tripathi is one to look out for in this edition as well, this time, with the Rajasthan Royals unit.

Tripathi's decent performance in IPL-10 bagged him a 3.40 Cr deal with the franchise. Carrying his IPL credence in Vijay Hazare Trophy, Rahul laced an unbeaten 102-ball-125 in the Vijay Hazare Trophy against the last year's runners-up, Bengal.

IPL Numbers- Matches: 14 | Runs: 391 | Avg: 27.92 | S/R: 146.44

Middle Order

#3 Shubman Gill (Kolkata Knight Riders)

The 18-year-old batsman had an enormous stint in the U-19 World Cup in New Zealand. Having scored 372 runs at an average of 124 in the tournament, Gill was named Player of the Series in the same. He played the vital role in India-U19 side's road to the final.

Shubman Gill was named player of the tournament in the U-19 World Cup

In recent times, the right-handed batsman has shown glimpses of Virat Kohli in his batting. This youngster is the premier choice for the No.3 spot in the uncapped playing XI, just like Virat who dons the No.3 spot in the Indian team.

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#4 Nitish Rana (Kolkata Knight Riders)

The middle-order batsman, Nitish Rana, was the find of the league in 2017 when he played for Mumbai Indians. His aggressive traits make him an ideal batsman at the No.4 spot, as he backs his ability to clear the ground with utter ease.

His decent run in IPL-10 bagged him a hefty 3.40 Cr deal with the Kolkata Knight Riders. Thus, KKR would be expecting a great deal from him in the 11th edition of IPL.

IPL Numbers- Matches: 17 | Runs: 437 | Avg: 31.21 | S/R: 128.90

Wicket-keeper

#5 Ishan Kishan (Mumbai Indians)

This 19-year-old wicket-keeper from Patna has been one of the top picks for Mumbai Indians in the IPL auction this year, alongside Krunal Pandya. Currently, Kishan is known as the best wicket-keeper in the domestic cricket amongst all the uncapped players. Thus, going by his reputation, the Mumbai Indians franchise bought him for a whopping sum of Rs. 6.2 crore this season.

The left-hander last year played the IPL for Gujarat Lions and displayed his prowess with the bat while opening the innings. He was also the captain of the U-19 team which qualified for the finals of ICC Cricket World Cup.

IPL Numbers- Matches: 16 | Runs: 319 | Avg: 21.26 | S/R: 129.14

All-rounders

#6 Krunal Pandya (C) (Mumbai Indians)

The fiery all-rounder from Baroda has to be an automatic entry to this list of best uncapped eleven. Krunal has been the go-to-go man for Mumbai Indians for the last two seasons. Ever since his admission to the champion side, he has been an ace in Rohit Sharma's hands.

Pandya's successful stint in the IPL spurred the Mumbai Indians' think tank to retain the Barodian for a whopping 8.80 crore, which is highest in the history of IPL for an uncapped player. Any team would like to have this all-rounder on their side, as he an able player who can bat through the middle-order conundrum and bowl effectively in tough and testing situations.

IPL Numbers- Matches: 25 | Runs: 480 | Avg: 36.92 | S/R: 158.41 (Batting)

IPL Numbers- Matches: 25 | Wickets: 16 | Eco: 7.15 | Avg: 31.81 | S/R: 26.68 (Bowling)

#7 Vijay Shankar (Delhi Daredevils)

After Hardik Pandya, the one all-rounder who has been a standout this season is Vijay Shankar. This promising cricketer from Tamil Nadu has shown all his stature in the domestic circuit. His decent performance at that level has also earned him a national side call-up.

Shankar has featured in 5 IPL matches for SRH in the shortest format of the game, scoring 101 runs at a jaw-dropping average of 50.50. His all-around performance bagged him a deal of Rs. 3.20 crore with the Delhi Daredevils for IPL 2018.

IPL Numbers- Matches: 5 | Runs: 101 | Avg: 50 | S/R: 134.66

#8 Jofra Archer (Rajasthan Royals)

This fiery bowling all-rounder from West Indies has lit up the Big Bash League with his energetic bowling performances. Having taken 16 wickets in the tournament, Jofra has become the fourth highest wicket-taker in BBL 2017-18. At the same time, Jofra has been an exceptional fielder too.

The new T20 sensation; Jofra Archer

His successful stint with Hobart Hurricanes this season has caught everyone's eye. Going by his reputation, Rajasthan franchise bought Jofra Archer for a whopping amount of Rs. 7.2 crore, which was the second-costliest buy in the history of IPL amongst all the uncapped players.

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Spinners

#9 Rahul Chahar (Mumbai Indians)

This 18-year-old leggie from Rajasthan has shown some great character in the domestic circuit this season.

A leg-spinner is the heart of a T20 side. No other bowler can compensate for the variety of a leg-spinner. Thus, a quality leg-spinner like Rahul Chahar will only add to the strength of the side that has him in its ranks.

Mumbai Indians' new recruit; Rahul Chahar

Chahar has been one of the best leg-spinners amongst all the uncapped players. Also, Chahar has impressed a lot of people with his performances in England (Youth ODIs) and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

IPL Numbers- Matches: 03 | Wickets: 02 | Eco: 8.28 | Avg: 29.00 | S/R: 21.00

Pace bowlers

#10 Siddarth Kaul (Sunrisers Hyderabad)

This death-bowling specialist from Punjab emerged as one of the biggest positives for Indian cricket from last year's IPL. He also made it to the national squad recently for a three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, but didn’t get a game to feature in the playing XI.

Kaul has been exceptional in the shortest format of the game. He has featured in 66 matches (including IPL) so far and has picked 70 wickets at an astonishing average of 23.42. His fiery death bowling bagged him a Rs. 3.8 crore deal with the Sunrisers Hyderabad.

IPL Numbers- Matches: 21 | Wickets: 22 | Eco: 8.45 | Avg: 27.09 | S/R: 19.22

#11 Basil Thampi (Sunrisers Hyderabad)

This pace factory from Kerala caught the eyes of all the cricket experts playing for the Gujarat Lions IPL 2017. His sheer pace and ability to bowl toe-crushing yorkers landed him a Rs. 95 lakh deal with SRH for IPL 2018. Recently, the Keralite earned a maiden national call-up for his impressive performance in domestic cricket.

So far, Thampi has featured in 39 matches (including IPL) in the shortest format of the game and accounts for 42 wickets at an average of 27.20.

IPL Numbers- Matches: 12 | Wickets: 11 | Eco: 9.49 | Avg: 38.54 | S/R: 27.36