In the Indian Premier League, foreign players are an essential component of every squad. A team may have a maximum of 8 foreign players on its roster, but only 4 may participate in the starting 11. It’s not surprising that teams make significant investments in international players given the enormous value they add to the IPL.
Two foreign players received the two highest salaries in IPL history during the IPL 2023 Auction. Mumbai Indians paid INR 17.5 Cr to get Ben Stokes, whereas PBKS paid Sam Curran’s salary of INR 18.5 Cr. But how do the 10 teams’ foreign players compare? Let’s examine the order of the 10 teams depending on the number of foreign players.
Teams are ranked based on their overall player ratings to assist us determine the ranking. The rating for each player is calculated by their performance in the IPL over the previous three years as well as their current international or domestic form. Players are relative rated based on the benchmark players.
#10: Mumbai Indians – 7.906
You might be surprised by the calibre of foreign players in MIs lineup, especially at No. 10. Archer, Dewald Brevis, Tim David, and Tristan Stubbs are some of MI’s explosive international players. Brevis, David, and Stubbs are generally less regarded because they lack experience, with the exception of Archer who did not play previous season.
Based on 8 international players, the Mumbai Indians have a collective rating of 7.906 points. Jofra Archer, who has a rating of 9.25, is MI’s top international player. Tim David is next with a score of 8.75, followed by Cameron Green with an 8.5, Dewald Brevis with a 7.5, and Jason Behrendorff with a 7.5. MI overall
Official Overseas Players for Mumbai Indians (MI)
Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs [wk], Cameron Green, Duan Jansen, Jofra Archer, Tim David, Jason Behrendorff & Jhye Richardson
9: Lucknow Super Giants – 8.094
Lucknow Super Giants, who have an overall rating of 8.094 based on 8 foreign players, are the team on position nine. Marcus Stoinis, who has a rating of 9.5, is the top foreign player for LSG. Stoinis is followed by Nicholas Pooran (9) Quinton de Kock (9) and Mark Wood (8.5).
Official Overseas Players for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
Nicholas Pooran [wk], Quinton de Kock [wk], Daniel Sams, Kyle Mayers, Marcus Stoinis, Romario Shephard, Mark Wood & Naveen Ul-Haq
8: Gujarat Titans (8.161)
Gujarat Titans, who rank eighth, have an overall rating of 8.156 based on 8 foreign players. With a rating of 10, Rashid Khan is Gujarat’s top international player since he is the industry standard for spinners. Following Rashid Khan, we have Kane Williamson at 8.25, David Miller at 9.75, and Matthew Wade at 8.5.
Official Overseas Players for Gujarat Titans (GT)
David Miller, Kane Williamson, Matthew Wade [wk], Odean Smith, Alzarri Joseph, Joshua Little, Noor Ahmad & Rashid Khan
No. 7: Sunrisers Hyderabad (8.313)
Sunrisers Hyderabad, who have an overall rating of 8.313 based on 8 foreign players, is ranked seventh. With a rating of 9.25, Harry Brook is the top international player for SRH. Adil Rashid, at 9, Aiden Markram, at 8, and Glenn Phillips, at 8, come after Brook.
No. 7: Sunrisers Hyderabad (8.313)
Sunrisers Hyderabad, who have an overall rating of 8.313 based on 8 foreign players, is ranked seventh. With a rating of 9.25, Harry Brook is the top international player for SRH. Adil Rashid, at 9, Aiden Markram, at 8, and Glenn Phillips, at 8, come after Brook.
Players from outside who are contracted with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Harry Brook, Heinrich Klaasen, Glenn Phillips, Marco Jansen, Adil Rashid, Akeal Hosein, and Fazalhaq Farooqi are also in the team.
The Kolkata Knight Riders, who rank sixth, have an overall rating of 8.375 based on 8 foreign players. With a rating of 9.58, Andre Russell is the best international player for KKR. Lockie Ferguson at 8.75, Tim Southee at 8.5, and Sunil Narine at 8.5 round out the top three after Russell.
Official International Players for Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2023 IPL (KKR)
Andre Russell, David Wisse, Shakib Al Hasan, Sunil Narine, Lockie Ferguson, and Tim Southee are the bowlers along with Litton Das and Rahmanullah Gurbaz.
5th place: Chennai Super Kings (8.396)
Chennai Super Kings, who have an overall rating of 8.396 based on 8 international players, are ranked fifth. With a rating of 9.50, spinner Maheesh Theekshana is their top player. Ben Stokes, Moeen Ali, Mitchell Santner, and Devon Conway are rated 9.08, 8.83, 8.75, and 8.5 correspondingly and come after Theekshana.
overseas representatives for Chennai Super Kings officially
Moeen Ali, Kyle Jamieson, Mitchell Santner, Devon Conway (wk), Ben Stokes, Dwaine Pretorius, Mahesh Theekshana, and Matheesha Pathirana
Delhi Capitals, #4 – 8.594
Delhi Capitals, who have an overall rating of 8.594 based on 8 foreign players, are ranked fourth. With ratings of 9.5 and 9.6, respectively, David Warner and Anrich Nortje are the best players for the Delhi Capitals. Following these two, Mitchell Marsh, Mustafizur Rahman, and Rovman Powell all received ratings of 8.5.
Official International Players for Delhi Capitals in the 2023 IPL
Mitchell Marsh, Rovman Powell, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi, David Warner, Rilee Rossouw, Phil Salt [wk], Mustafizur Rahman, and Rilee Rossouw
3: 8.594 for Rajasthan Royals
The third-place team is Rajasthan Royals, who have an overall score of 8.594 based on 8 foreign players. Jos Buttler, who has a rating of 9.75, is the best foreign player for Rajasthan Royals. Shimron Hetmyer, Adam Zampa, and Trent Boult are the next three players in order of rating after Buttler.
Licensed International Players for the Rajasthan Royals (RR)
Shimron Hetmyer, Jos Buttler, Donavon Ferreira, Jason Holder, Adam Zampa, Obed McCoy, and Trent Boult are the players.
Royal Challengers Bangalore, second place, 8.750
Royal Challengers Bangalore, who is ranked number 2, has the second-best group of international players, with an overall rating of 8.750 based on 8 foreign players. With ratings of 9.75 each, Josh Hazlewood and Wanindu Hasaranga are RCB’s top international players. Following these two are David Willey at 8, Faf du Plessis at 9, and Glenn Maxwell at 8.75.
Royal Challengers Bangalore’s authorised international players (RCB)
Wanindu Hasaranga, Josh Hazlewood, Reece Topley, David Willey, Faf du Plessis, Will Jacks, Finn Allen [wk], Glenn Maxwell, and Will Jacks
1: Punjab Kings – 8.774
With a total score of 8.774 based on 7 foreign players, Punjab Kings are ranked first. Given that he is the team’s standard finisher, Liam Livingstone is PBKS’ best foreign player, with a rating of 10. Kagiso Rabada, Jonny Bairstow, and Sam Curran follow Livingstone with scores of 9.75, 9.25, and 8.75 respectively.
Official International Players for Punjab Kings in the 2023 IPL (PBKS)
Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Sikandar Raza, Kagiso Rabada, and Nathan Ellis are among the players who are on the field for Bhanuka Rajapaksa.
