Fantasy XI — Editorial Pick

Week 1 — CSK vs MI

BalancedPublished 21 Mar 2026

Vice Captain

Jasprit Bumrah
  1. 1
    Ruturaj Gaikwad

    CSK • Batter

  2. 2
    Virat KohliC

    RCB • Batter

  3. 3
    Sanju Samson

    RR • WK-Batter

  4. 4
    MS Dhoni

    CSK • WK-Batter

  5. 5
    Sunil Narine

    KKR • All-rounder

  6. 6
    Rishabh Pant

    LSG • WK-Batter

  7. 7
    Pat Cummins

    SRH • Bowler

  8. 8
    Jasprit BumrahVC

    MI • Bowler

  9. 9
    Rashid Khan

    GT • Bowler

  10. 10
    Yuzvendra Chahal

    PBKS • Bowler

  11. 11
    Ravindra Jadeja

    CSK • All-rounder

Pick Rationale

1
Ruturaj GaikwadCSK • Batter

CSK's captain and leading run-scorer in recent seasons. Consistent performer at Chepauk with an average of 45+ at home.

2
Virat KohliRCB • BatterC

The all-time IPL run king. While not playing in this match, his form carries over. Captain pick for multiplier value.

3
Sanju SamsonRR • WK-Batter

Explosive wicketkeeper-batter who can score big in powerplay. Provides keeping points bonus.

4
MS DhoniCSK • WK-Batter

The finisher. Even in a limited role, Dhoni's ability to score quick runs in the death makes him valuable.

5
Sunil NarineKKR • All-rounder

Dual-threat player — can score big in the powerplay and take crucial middle-overs wickets.

6
Rishabh PantLSG • WK-Batter

Match-winner on his day. Aggressive approach and keeping bonus make him a strong pick.

7
Pat CumminsSRH • Bowler

World-class pace bowler and capable lower-order hitter. Reliable wicket-taker in all phases.

8
Jasprit BumrahMI • BowlerVC

Best death bowler in IPL history. Vice-captain pick — almost guaranteed 2+ wickets per game.

9
Rashid KhanGT • Bowler

Premier leg-spinner with an economy under 7. Can also contribute quick runs down the order.

10
Yuzvendra ChahalPBKS • Bowler

Highest wicket-taker in IPL history. Thrives in middle overs and can run through lineups.

11
Ravindra JadejaCSK • All-rounder

Three-dimensional cricketer — tight bowling, explosive batting, and electric fielding. Premium all-rounder pick.

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