Let’s be real:
Fantasy IPL ain’t just a game — it’s emotional investing.
And these 7 legends?
They printed pure fantasy coin 💰
1. Andre Russell – The Cheat Code
- Batting at 6? Still drops 40 off 15.
- Bowling 140 kph rockets in death overs.
- 3 wickets + 6 sixes = 100+ points outta nowhere.
If you didn’t pick Russell when fit?
You were playing against yourself.
⛔ High risk. 💥 High reward.
🧠 Fantasy Tip: Always C/VC if Eden Gardens pitch = flat.
2. Rashid Khan – The Economy Don
- Doesn’t leak runs
- Takes wickets like it’s a routine chore
- And now? Even finishes games with the bat.
You pick Rashid for 4 overs of mental torture for batters.
And somehow he always delivers a wicket + bonus econ points.
🔒 Lock and forget pick every season.
3. KL Rahul (2018–2021 Era) – Consistent as Your Sleep Schedule
Open the app. KL scores 60(42).
Open again next match? 70(50).
Guy was farming fantasy points like it’s a part-time job.
Did nothing fancy. Just runs, catches, and captaining bonus.
Silently hitting you 80+ every other game.
🧠 Pro tip: Never captain him in big chases (yes, you know why 😒)
4. Faf du Plessis – The Underrated Titan
Faf doesn’t trend.
He just drops 30+ every game like a pro accountant.
No nonsense. Just:
- Boundaries
- Fielding points
- And safe strike rates
Every season, Faf silently ends in Top 5 point scorers.
He’s the fantasy version of old MSD — low-key lethal.
5. Dwayne Bravo – Fantasy Royalty
Peak Bravo was just point farming:
- 3/25
- A six in the final over
- A catch at long on
= Instant 100 points
No one squeezed more from 4 overs and a few balls with the bat than him.
👑 Fantasy tip: Pick him in pressure games — always delivers drama + wickets.
6. Ruturaj Gaikwad – The Opening Goldmine
Once he found rhythm, Gaikwad turned into a fantasy glitch.
- Safe starter
- Anchors innings
- And if he bats past the 10th over = 50 almost guaranteed
Perfect for double-up teams:
“You get what you see — and he keeps giving.”
7. Yuzvendra Chahal – The Spinner Who Smiled While Wrecking You
Chahal doesn’t care about pitch conditions.
He’ll bowl a loopy full toss and STILL get a wicket.
- Dot ball bonus
- 2+ wicket bonus
- And that one fielder at deep midwicket who always catches
🌀 You never drop Chahal at Chepauk or Jaipur. That’s a sin.
🔥 Wildcard Legends (for Real OG Fantasy Players)
- Nitish Rana – 30s, part-time overs, budget king
- Mohit Sharma (2023) – Late bloom surprise packet
- Axar Patel – Flex pick. Points sneak in from everywhere.
💬 Final Word
These guys weren’t just players — they were fantasy machines.
Every run, every catch, every dot ball felt like a win in your soul.
And the worst pain?
“Forgot to make team bro, Russell hit 80 and took 2 wickets.” 💔
Never again.
Next IPL season — lock in your goats early.
