IPL 2025 Dream11 Prediction: Top 5 Batters Who Can Give You Most Points

Probuddha Bhattacharjee

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli [Source: @OneCricketApp, @ImTanujSingh/x.com]Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli [Source: @OneCricketApp, @ImTanujSingh/x.com]

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The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League is all set to take over India with cricketing ever. Fans are all set to witness the epic drama unfold once more. With IPL approaching the season for earning big in fantasy is back once more. 

Selecting the right batters can make all the difference between winning and losing in your fantasy leagues. Here's our countdown of the top five batters who could deliver exceptional Dream11 points this season:

5. Travis Head (Sunrisers Hyderabad)

Travis Head [Source: @Sexy_Sammy55/x.com]Travis Head [Source: @Sexy_Sammy55/x.com]

The Australian opener has established himself as one of the most explosive batters in world cricket, making him a Dream11 goldmine:

  • Travis Head's strike rate consistently hovers above 150, ensuring bonus points even in lower-scoring innings.
  • As SRH's designated opener, he faces more deliveries than middle-order batters, increasing his scoring opportunities.
  • His ability to dominate spinners makes him particularly valuable on slower pitches where other batters struggle to accelerate.

4. Ruturaj Gaikwad (Chennai Super Kings)

Ruturaj Gaikwad [Source: @Ayush_r_Writes/x.com]Ruturaj Gaikwad [Source: @Ayush_r_Writes/x.com]

CSK's captain continues to be one of the most reliable point-scorers in Dream11:

  • His classical technique and consistency provide a high floor of points in almost every match
  • As a designated opener who often plays long innings, he regularly crosses the half-century mark for bonus points
  • Ruturaj Gaikwad's zeal to see an innings through makes him one of the most safe choices in the fantasy contests.

3. KL Rahul (Delhi Capitals)

KL Rahul [Source: @ImKL01/x.com]KL Rahul [Source: @ImKL01/x.com]

After his move to Delhi Capitals, it is expected that KL Rahul will carry forward his own legacy for a new franchise.

  • His technical soundness combined with T20 adaptability results in fewer dismissals for single-digit scores.
  • As both opener and wicketkeeper, he provides dual-category points that maximize your team's scoring potential.
  • In DC he might able to bat with more freedom as he will not have the captaincy responsibilities. This might bring the best out of him once more.

2. Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bangalore)

Virat Kohli [Source: @ImTanujSingh/x.com]Virat Kohli [Source: @ImTanujSingh/x.com]

The evergreen Virat Kohli remains one of Dream11's most bankable assets:

  • His unmatched consistency means fewer failures and more opportunities for 50+ and 100+ bonus points.
  • His preference for batting through the innings means more balls faced and consequently more scoring opportunities.
  • RCB's better middle order this year might allow him to play with calculated aggression, improving his boundary count for additional points.

1. Yashasvi Jaiswal (Rajasthan Royals)

Yashasvi Jaiswal [Source: @AhammedNitol/x.com]Yashasvi Jaiswal [Source: @AhammedNitol/x.com]

The young sensation of RR, Yashasvi Jaiswal tops our list as potentially the highest Dream11 point-scorer among batters this IPL:

  • His aggressive approach from ball one means substantial strike rate bonus points in almost every match.
  • His remarkable ability to convert starts into big scores regularly delivers those precious 50+ and 100+ point bonuses.
  • As Rajasthan's opening mainstay, he benefits from maximum batting time and faces the most deliveries.

Conclusion

When building your Dream11 teams this IPL season, these five batters deserve serious consideration for their point-scoring potential. While team balance and budget constraints will always play a factor, fitting at least two of these premium batters (when they are playing) into your lineup could provide the foundation for consistent fantasy success throughout IPL 2025.