What if Marvel superheroes played the IPL?


IPL 2023 Winner

now we’re talking multiverse madness meets cricket fever! If Marvel superheroes played in the IPL, each team would totally recruit a hero who matches their core identity — power, leadership, chaos, or cool factor.

Here’s how I’d draft the Marvel IPL Crossover XI — one superhero for each IPL team:

1. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) – Captain America (Steve Rogers)

  • Why: Old-school leadership, calm under pressure, battle-hardened, and revered like a legend. He’s basically the MS Dhoni of the MCU. Loyal. Tactical. Respected by all.

2. Mumbai Indians (MI) – Iron Man (Tony Stark)

  • Why: Rich, suave, tech-savvy, five championships worth of confidence, and loves the spotlight. He’s built dynasties, mentored young guns, and still flexes style. MI = Stark Industries on a cricket field.

3. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) – Thor

  • Why: Pure power, charisma, and emotional depth. He’s got the strength to destroy but is still searching for his destiny (aka the IPL trophy). Thunderous, passionate, and royal — just like RCB.

4. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) – Loki

  • Why: Mischievous, stylish, unpredictable — you never know what you're getting, but when it clicks, it’s magic. KKR has reinvented itself multiple times, just like Loki. Also… SRK energy? So Loki.

5. Rajasthan Royals (RR) – Spider-Man (Peter Parker)

  • Why: Young, agile, quick-witted, and underestimated until he stuns everyone. Much like RR’s commitment to nurturing youth. Humble beginnings, big heart.

6. Delhi Capitals (DC) – Scarlet Witch (Wanda Maximoff)

  • Why: Immense power, but often chaotic. Can go from brilliance to collapse fast. DC, like Wanda, has the potential to control reality but needs to find consistency.

7. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) – Black Panther (T’Challa)

  • Why: Strategic, composed, rich legacy. SRH often relies on sharpness and strength (bowling unit = Dora Milaje vibes). Quietly powerful.

8. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) – Shang-Chi

  • Why: The new-age fighter. LSG, like Shang-Chi, mixes ancient technique with new flair. They’re both just starting to prove themselves but already look like serious contenders.

9. Punjab Kings (PBKS) – Star-Lord (Peter Quill)

  • Why: Absolute entertainer, full of heart, chaotic energy, and sometimes just vibes through situations. Punjab brings the party, even if they don’t always stick the landing.

10. Gujarat Titans (GT) – Doctor Strange

  • Why: Strategic, precise, master of time and space — GT’s debut season felt like Strange running through 14 million outcomes and picking the winning one. Calm and calculated.