Moeen Ali Picks His All-Time IPL XI; No Place for Rohit Sharma

Moeen Ali, the all-rounder from England who’s currently playing for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2025 IPL, recently shared his dream team made up of the best players in IPL history. During a chat with the YouTube channel Beard Before Wicket, Ali walked us through his picks, which definitely sparked some interesting conversations among fans.

To kick things off, he placed former West Indies cricket star Chris Gayle and India’s own Virat Kohli at the top of the batting order. He couldn’t help but praise Gayle, calling him one of the most explosive T20 players ever. And when it comes to Kohli, Ali labeled him as the go-to guy for chasing targets, highlighting how well he performs under pressure.

Moving on, Moeen picked Kieron Pollard, the former Mumbai Indians all-rounder, for the number three position. It makes sense because Pollard has consistently shown how impactful he can be in crucial moments. The middle order is stacked with top talent as well, featuring a mix of Caribbean flair and Indian talent. He chose Andre Russell and Dwayne Bravo, both known for their game-changing abilities, alongside Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja. These guys are not just good with bat; they can turn games around with their bowling too.

For the captain and wicketkeeper spot, it’s no surprise that Ali went with MS Dhoni. His experience and leadership skills are legendary, making him a natural fit for a team like this.

In the bowling department, Ali went with South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada and India’s Jasprit Bumrah as his fast bowlers. Both have a knack for taking wickets and can handle pressure well. Finally, the spinning duties fall to Rashid Khan, who is known for his clever bowling that can really trip up the batters.

So here’s the full lineup Moeen Ali has put together for his all-time IPL XI:

This lineup showcases some serious talent and a mix of different styles, making it a dream team for any cricket fan!