DREAM11 - Key Persons
Aiden Markram was introduced as the new captain for the IPL 2023 season, replacing Kane Williamson, who was released following a poor 2022 season. In the upcoming 2024 season, Hyderabad has signed Pat Cummins for a whopping Rs 20.50 crore, and he is expected to take on the captaincy of the franchise. With Cummins set to lead the team, hopes are high that the Sunrisers Hyderabad will taste IPL glory and reclaim their position as one of the most dominant teams in the tournament.
In the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, Pat Cummins captained the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and delivered notable performances with both bat and ball. As a bowler, he participated in 16 matches and took 18 wickets with an economy rate of 9.28. With the bat, Cummins scored 136 runs at an average of 22.67 and a strike rate of 143.16. His highest score was 35 runs. Under his leadership, SRH reached the IPL 2024 final but was defeated by the Kolkata Knight Riders.
Alex Carey is another popular name from Adelaide Strikers. He is a wicket-keeper batsman who played a significant role in BBL 07 victorious campaign by scoring the highest runs by a Strikers batsman - 443.
Alex Hales: Alex is one of the best opening batsmen in fantasy cricket gaming and has one of the highest strike rates amongst openers in the BBL. He joined the Thunder in 2020 and has not looked back since then. Alex Hales scored 258 runs in nine innings. With an astounding strike rate of 140.98., he became the Syndey Thunder's top scorer.
Job Titles:
- First Coach of the Hobart Hurricanes
Allister de Winter was named the first coach of the Hobart Hurricanes, and Tim Paine was named their first captain. The Hobart Hurricanes never won the BBL title but have reached the final twice.
Andre Russell has been Kolkata's most dangerous and consistent all-rounder in IPL history. In 126 IPL matches, he has scored 2,484 runs and taken 115 wickets. He has an astonishing strike rate of 174.93 with 209 sixes, making him one of the most feared hitters in the modern game. He has also grabbed 115 wickets with a bowling average of 23.01. Andre Russell is known for his dynamic all-round skills, being a powerful hitter and impactful bowler. Andre Russell remains a dynamic all-rounder for KKR, showcasing his prowess with both bat and ball during the 2024 IPL season. Fans await Russell's performance in the IPL 2025!
Job Titles:
- General Manager of Cricket Operations
Ben Short and Matthew Wade had the best scoring partnership in Hurricanes' history. Ben McDermott from Hobart Hurricanes became the first player to score back-to-back centuries in the BBL and scored 110 not out against the Adelaide Strikers. Dan Christian's bowling figures 5/14 against the Thunder are the fifth-best in BBL history.
Job Titles:
- Owner
- Coaches and Captains
CSK was formed in 2008 and is owned by India Cements Limited. Compared to the other IPL clubs, it has the highest winning rate of 57.74%. The team won the league championship five times: 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, and 2023. It has also made the most appearances in the IPL Final (ten times). Ruturaj Gaikwad will retain the captaincy of Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2025.
Chennai Super Kings is arguably the most consistent IPL team. They are the only team to have made the playoffs 12 times in IPL history. Chennai Super Kings hold the IPL record for reaching the finals most number (10) of times. They are now equal with Mumbai Indians in winning five IPL titles.
The India Cements Ltd company owns the Chennai Super Kings team. The owners bought the Chennai IPL team for INR 382 crores in 2008. The Chennai Super Kings bought their Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the first-ever mega auctions. He was the costliest player (INR 6 crores) picked in the auctions in 2008. As a result, Chennai is the only IPL team to have the same captain for all seasons to date, with Suresh Raina and Ravindra Jadeja taking over the role for a limited period. In the IPL 2024, Dhoni handed over the captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad and in 2025 will again lead the team as their captain. CSK retained MS Dhoni for 4 Cr and Ruturaj Gaikwad for 18 Cr for the IPL 2025
Chennai Super Kings had a balanced IPL 2024, finishing 5th with 7 wins and 7 losses under new captain Ruturaj Gaikwad. They missed the playoffs for only the third time in history. Gaikwad led with 583 runs, while Tushar Deshpande was the top wicket-taker with 17 scalps.
The India Cements Ltd company owned the Chennai Super Kings franchise from 2008 to 2014. N. Srinivasan, the company's vice-chairman, became the de-facto owner of the Chennai team. The company held the rights to the franchise for the first ten years. Post the controversial two-year suspension, the Supreme Court of India asked the company to transfer its rights to a different entity. This company was called the Chennai Super Kings Cricket Ltd. N. Srinivasan continues to remain CSK's owner.
The home ground of the Chennai Super Kings is the MA Chidambaram Stadium. It is popularly called the Chepauk. The Chepauk is the oldest stadium (still active) in India, having a seating capacity of 50,000.
Daniel Sams: He continued to prove his value as an all-rounder in the BBL 2023-24 season. He was one of Sydney Thunder's most effective bowlers with the ball, taking crucial wickets. His ability to deliver at key moments with the ball and his power-hitting with the bat in the lower order made him an indispensable player for the team, contributing with quickfire cameos in tight situations​ He secured 12 wickets in total in eight innings.
Leading the bowling attack, Harshal Patel secured the Purple Cap by taking 24 wickets throughout the season. His wicket-taking ability provided substantial fantasy points to users.
Rinku Singh, a talented left-handed middle-order batsman, has been a key player for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Rinku Singh has played 45 matches in the IPL, scored 893 runs with a strike rate of 143.34 and hit 67 fours and 46 sixes, showcasing his batting prowess for KKR. His notable contributions include valuable runs in the middle order. Rinku Singh has worked on enhancing his batting skills, collaborating with KKR Assistant Coach Abhishek Nayar at the KKR Academy during the off-season.
Ishan Kishan: As a dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman, Kishan accumulated 320 runs across 14 matches, providing crucial runs and stability in the batting lineup.
James Vince: ames is a high-quality, attacking batter who has single-handedly changed the fate of several games due to his efforts. Just like Josh Philippe, he has won two titles and almost clinched a third this year. James has scored 1785 runs in 65 batted innings at an average of 31.31. He also has 10 half-centuries to his name.
Jasprit Bumrah: Leading the bowling attack, Bumrah claimed 20 wickets in 13 matches, demonstrating his prowess in both powerplay and death overs with an impressive economy rate.
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Josh Philippe: Josh is a talented player who made his Australian national team debut in February 2021. Both his parents have played for Western Australia.
Josh joined the Sydney team for the 2018-19 BBL season, and since that time, he has retained his place in the team. Josh has won two titles with the Sydney team. In 87 batted innings, he has scored 2251 runs at an average of 28.85. He has a strike rate of 137.92, which is considered to be great for a top-order batter. Josh has 16 half-centuries to his name, with his highest score being 99.
Kane Williamson, the Kiwi superstar, was appointed as his replacement and led the team to the final with his exceptional captaincy. In the following two seasons, Hyderabad consistently reached the playoffs but failed to lift the trophy. In 2021, the team struggled and lost six out of their first seven games, leading to David Warner's sacking as captain and the reinstatement of Kane Williamson as the captain for the remainder of the season. The 2021 season marked the end of Warner's association with the Sunrisers.
Kane Williamson is part of the Gujarat Titans squad for IPL 2024. The team has retained the New Zealand captain, continuing his association with the Gujarat Titans for the upcoming season. Kane had a prolific tournament as he ended up as the highest run-scorer (735 runs) and also led his team to the final, where they lost to Chennai.
Rahul delivered a strong performance for the Lucknow Super Giants in the 2024 IPL and will now bring his talent to the Delhi Capitals for the upcoming season. Known for his calm temperament and ability to anchor innings, he will now represent the Delhi Capitals in 2025, where he is expected to provide stability and lead from the front as a senior batsman.
Kuldeep was Delhi's go-to spinner in 2024, taking vital wickets in the middle overs and controlling the flow of runs. With his resurgence in form, expectations are high for him in 2025 to remain a match-winner, especially on turning tracks.
Matthew Scott Wade (born December 26, 1987) is an Australian cricketer who represents the Queensland Reds. He was born in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. All three forms of international cricket have seen the Australian national team captain represent his country as a wicketkeeper throughout his time with the national team. He represents the Hobart Hurricanes in domestic cricket and is the team's captain. Former captain of the Hobart Hurricanes, Matthew Wade, has a long history of leadership roles.
Wade was named as the limited-overs wicketkeeper for the Australian team's limited-overs innings during the 2011-12 tour of the West Indies. Wade was born in Melbourne, Australia. On the other hand, Wade was selected to replace Brad Haddin, who had returned home before the Test matches owing to his daughter's sickness, and Wade was selected to fill in for him. Wade made his Test debut Against the West Indies in Barbados on April 7. He scored his maiden Test century (106) in the third Test against the Windies.
Known for his all-rounder abilities, Short has contributed as a solid top-order batsman and a handy off-spin bowler. He is also appointed as the captain of the Adelaide Strikers in the 2024-2025 BBL with his experience and skill. His leadership will be crucial as the Strikers aim to improve their performance in the upcoming BBL season.
Melbourne Stars is a popular Twenty20 cricket team based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It competes in the Twenty20 competition of the famous Big Bash League, a professional franchise in Australia. This team, which is called Team Green, was founded in 2011.
Michael Hussey retired after the final. However, the Thunders could not capitalise on their win, finishing at the bottom the very next year. Following that year, they finished 6th in back-to-back seasons. While Shane Watson led from the front, the Thunder could not put together a winning streak in the league. However, between 2020 and 2022, the Thunder managed to bring their act together. They managed to reach the playoffs in all three seasons. Their rivals, Melbourne Stars, eliminated them from the qualifier to determine the second finalist of 2020. A playoff loss to Brisbane Heat in 2021 ended their journey. The Sydney Thunder's last match was against the Adelaide Strikers in 2022, in which they lost narrowly by six runs, ending their campaign prematurely.
Although Starc did not participate in IPL 2024, his addition to the Delhi Capitals squad for 2025 brings immense excitement. Known for his lethal pace, accuracy, and ability to swing the ball, he is expected to spearhead the Capitals' bowling attack, providing breakthroughs in the powerplay and at the death.
Mohit Sharma: Leading the bowling attack, Sharma claimed 13 wickets in 11 matches. Despite an economy rate of 10.89, he provided crucial breakthroughs for the Titans.
Moises Henriques: Moises is one of the best all-rounders in the world at the moment. He has been a part of the Sydney team since their very first season in 2011. He became their captain in 2013 and has led them to back-to-back league titles. Furthermore, he played a crucial role in Sydney's first league title victory in 2011-12, scoring 70 off just 41 balls in the final against the Perth Scorchers.
Moises has scored 2989 runs in 127 batted innings at an average of 29.30, with a decent strike rate of 130.86 and 16 half-centuries to his name. He is a key who is expected to help the team win BBL 2024-25 trophy.
Job Titles:
- Company 's Vice - Chairman
The Green jersey holders, Melbourne Stars, have not won the Big Bash League but have stayed runners-up thrice in 2015- 16, 2018- 19, and 2019- 20. This 2024-25 Melbourne Stars team is sponsored by Dodo (Principal Partner), and Official Partners include 13Cabs, Manhari Metals, Sharp EIT, Tinnies, Sixt, Brown Property, Big Swing Golf, VRGF, and the City of Casey.
Cricket Victoria owns this team, which is currently under the training of coach Peter Moores. Initially, the team was also trained by Greg Shipperd and Stephen Fleming. This team has had 11 captains, including the legendary Shane Warne, Brad Hodge, Peter Handscomb, and others. The current captain is Glenn Maxwell.
This team constantly wins hearts because of its incredible performance. With 13 years of experience, it has set a record by scoring the highest, 154, against the Hobart Hurricanes.
Peter Siddle is an Australian player known for his fierce bowling. Because of his unique style, he is called an aggressive bowler. In the 2019-20 edition, Peter Siddle scalped 19 wickets for Adelaide Strikers, the highest of all time.
Another great player from Adelaide Strikers is Rashid Khan, known as an "Allrounder," especially in T20s. Rashid is an Afghan spinner known for his breathtaking performances in T20s.
Parag emerged as a standout performer for the Royals, amassing 573 runs in 15 matches, boasting an impressive average of 52.09 and a strike rate of 149.22. His highest score was an unbeaten 84*. Notably, he became the highest run-scorer for Rajasthan Royals that season and set a record for the most runs in a single IPL season while batting at number four, surpassing Rishabh Pant's previous record of 547 runs in 2018.
Job Titles:
- the Former Captain Amassed 417 Runs over 14 Matches, Averaging Nearly 30 Runs Per Game and Providing Consistent Starts at the Top of the Order
Rohit Sharma: The former captain amassed 417 runs over 14 matches, averaging nearly 30 runs per game and providing consistent starts at the top of the order.
Sai Sudharsan: Emerging as the team's leading run-scorer, Sudharsan amassed 527 runs in 12 matches, averaging 47.90 with a strike rate of 141.28. His consistent performances included one century and two half-centuries.
The versatile all-rounder contributed significantly with both bat and ball. In 13 matches, Curran scored 270 runs and claimed 16 wickets, underscoring his dual-threat capability.
Apart from his impressive batting skills, Sanju Samson has proven to be an exceptional captain for the Rajasthan Royals team. Although they haven't clinched the title since 2008, Samson's tenacity and temperament propelled the team to the finals in 2022, ultimately securing the runner-up position after a loss to the Gujarat Titans. In the 2024 IPL season, Samson managed to score 531 runs in 15 matches with an average of 48.27 and strike rate of 153.47. This year, as the captain of the Rajasthan Royals, Samson hopes to make some noise again.
Hetmyer's 2024 season was more subdued. He participated in 12 matches, scoring 113 runs, with a top score of 27. His strike rate stood at 163.77, indicating his aggressive batting style, though he couldn't convert starts into substantial contributions.
Sunil Narine is widely regarded as Kolkata Knight Riders' best bowler of all time and scored 488 runs in the IPL 2024, In his IPL journey, he scored 1534 runs overall in 176 matches with a strike rate of 165.84 and hit 164 fours and 97 sixes, showcasing his ability to accelerate the innings. Known for his spin bowling, Narine has taken 180 wickets overall and 17 wickets in 2024 IPL matches. In the early stages of his career, his economy rate was exceptional, demonstrating his effectiveness as a bowler. While his bowling has been consistent, his batting has gained prominence in recent times, indicating his adaptability.
Suryakumar Yadav: Known for his aggressive batting, Yadav contributed 345 runs in 11 matches, maintaining a healthy strike rate and often shifting the game's momentum in Mumbai's favor
Job Titles:
- Administration and Support Staff
The following is the list of players that compete for the Sydney Sixers.
The Sydney Sixers' last match was the final of the BBL 2021-22. They reduced the Perth Scorchers to 25 for 4; however, Perth staged a comeback to reach 171 for 6 in their 20 overs. In reply, Sydney collapsed to 92 all out.
The Sydney Sixers had another strong season in BBL 2022-23, continuing their reputation as one of the most consistent teams in the league. The team finished second on the points table during the league stage, showcasing balanced performances with both bat and ball. Some of the key players, like Josh Philippe and Moises Henriques, played key roles throughout the season.
Tanveer Sangha: Sangha led the Thunder's bowling attack with crucial spells that often turned the tide in their favor. He took nine wickets in eight innings.
Tilak Varma: Emerging as a reliable middle-order batsman, Varma scored 416 runs in 13 matches, showcasing his ability to anchor innings and accelerate when needed.
The former Captain of Adelaide Strikers was undoubtedly the team's most groomed player. He brings a sense of stability to the entire team by implementing accurate strategies both in batting and bowling, which works in favour of Strikers. His fans are rooting for him in the upcoming BBL.
Venkatesh Iyer is a commerce graduate who began to pursue an MBA to play cricket for a longer time. He made his debut on September 20, 2021, against Royal Challengers Bangalore and just three days later scored his first fifty, which came against the Mumbai Indians. He has scored 1326 runs in total in 50 matches with a strike rate of 137.13 and hit 121 fours and 61 sixes. Venkatesh Iyer has been recognized for his impactful performances, and his ability to adapt to different roles in the team makes him a valuable asset for KKR in IPL 2025.
Jaiswal's impressive performance in the IPL 2020 earned him the Emerging Player award. He also became the youngest player to score a century in the IPL at 18 years and 273 days. In IPL 2024, he scored 435 runs in 15 matches with a strike rate of 155.91, 104* being his highest.