IPL: Players with double of 2K runs and 50 wickets

All-rounders are priceless assets in cricket as they have the ability to win matches for their side with both bat and ball. Over the years, all-rounders have become an integral part of cricket teams all across the globe. With the rise of T20 cricket, the demand for all-rounders is higher than ever. In IPL as well, several great all-rounders have graced the tournament with their stupendous performances.

On that note, let’s take a look at players who have scored 2,000 runs and picked 50 wickets in the history of IPL: (As on May 9)

1. Shane Watson (3,874 runs and 92 wickets)

The Player of the Tournament of the inaugural edition of the IPL in 2008 got 3,874 runs and 92 wickets in his 12-year-long IPL career. Watson played key roles in both IPL victories of his career, the first was in 2008 for Rajasthan Royals and the second for Chennai Super Kings in 2018.

2. Kieron Pollard (3412 runs and 69 wickets)

Kieron Pollard is one the legends of the Indian Premier League and has played a crucial role in five title victories of Mumbai Indians. In his 11-year-long IPL career, Pollard played 189 matches, scoring 3412 runs and picking up 69 wickets.

3. Ravindra Jadeja (2615 runs and 148 wickets)

Ravindra Jadeja has been an integral part of CSK ever since he joined the franchise in 2012. The southpaw has been a part of their victorious campaigns in 2018 and 2021 and made contributions to their win with both bat and ball. In his 221-match-long IPL career, Jadeja has proven his worth as an all-rounder by scoring 2615 runs and picking 148 wickets.

4. Jacques Kallis (2427 runs and 65 wickets)

Arguably the greatest all-rounder of the modern era in international cricket, Jacques Kallis put his all-round skills on display in IPL as well, scoring 2427 runs and picking 65 wickets in 98 matches. Kallis played a major role in KKR’s victorious campaign in 2012, scoring 409 runs and picking 15 wickets.

5. Andre Russell (2243 runs and 96 wickets)

Andre Russell is one of the best finishers in the history of the competition and has won several games for KKR with his all-round skills. The West Indian all-rounder has scored 2243 runs and picked 96 wickets in 109 matches of his IPL career and given sleepless nights to opposition throughout his career.

6. Hardik Pandya (2240 runs and 53 wickets)

Hardik Pandya is the latest addition to the exclusive club as he recently completed his double of 5k runs and 50 wickets in the ongoing season. The Gujarat Titans captain has scored 2240 runs and picked 53 wickets in 117 matches of his career. Hardik played a massive role in Gujarat’s IPL victory in their debut season as he scored 487 runs and picked eight wickets.