IPL is the most-followed T20 league in the world. The Indian Premier League will take place later this year, with the venues for the competition yet to be announced. Thanks to the IPL, every major cricketing nation has its own T20 league now.
Even the upcoming cricketing countries like UAE, USA and European nations have their own T20 competitions. IPL franchises have shown interest in other nations and bought teams in overseas leagues also. Some players are common across franchises, while there are same players playing for different ownership teams in different leagues.
In this listicle now, we will look at the five such cricketers who play for such a franchise, which is owned by the rival of their team in IPL.
1. Faf du Plessis plays for RCB in IPL and Super Kings in other T20 leagues
South African star Faf du Plessis is the captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore team in the IPL. The right-handed batter had a long stint with Chennai Super Kings in the IPL. He now plays for CSK’s sister franchises Texas Super Kings and Joburg Super Kings in MLC and SA20, respectively.
2. Heinrich Klaasen plays for SRH in IPL and DSG in SA20
The rivalry between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants reached the next level in IPL 2023 when fans in Hyderabad reportedly threw nut bolts and screws towards the LSG dugout after a controversy. Interestingly, South Africa’s Heinrich Klaasen plays for Hyderabad in IPL and Durban Super Giants in SA20.
3. Reece Topley plays for RCB in IPL and DSG in SA20
RCB vs LSG was the hottest rivalry in IPL 2023. Every cricket fan knows what happened when the two teams clashed. England’s left-arm pacer Reece Topley plays for RCB in IPL and for Durban Super Giants in SA20.
4. Sikandar Raza plays for PBKS in IPL and DC in IL T20
Delhi vs Punjab has been an iconic rivalry in IPL history. The northern derby always attracts a lot of attention. Zimbabwean all-rounder Sikandar Raza plays for Punjab Kings in IPL and Dubai Capitals in ILT20.
5. Rashid Khan plays for GT in IPL and MI in SA20
GT vs MI will be the biggest rivalry in IPL 2024 after what happened with Hardik Pandya in the trade window. Rashid Khan, who is GT’s vice-captain, is the skipper of MI Cape Town in SA20.
