5 best IPL jerseys of all time

The most exciting conglomeration of glamour and cricket is upon us. It’s time for the 11th edition of the Indian Premier League.

IPL is the craziness of Bollywood, cricket and fashion rolled into one remarkable cultural extravaganza and that is why team jerseys are just as important in the league based format.

When it comes to cricket kits, IPL has dished out a few gems. Some teams have kept it simple while others have gone all out with the flash and trimmings.

So before the madness gets underway, let us take you through the 5 most amazing IPL jerseys.

#5 Chennai Super Kings

Yellow is not for everyone!

One of the strongest fan bases in the Indian Premier League is enjoyed by Chennai Super Kings. The most successful IPL team is instantly recognizable by their bright canary-yellow jerseys.

Now, returning to the competition after a two-year ban, the famous top-to-toe yellow is well and truly back.

Although the distracting bight colour is not for everybody, MS Dhoni and his men, do make the yellow work.

The 'yellow brigade' will take on holders Mumbai Indians to kick-start the Indian Premier League 2018 on April 7 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

#4 Delhi Daredevils

The classic

The Delhi Daredevils uniform shows that you don’t need over-the-top designs to put together an impressive show. The jerseys are classic and give you the impression that the team is ready to play cricket amidst the glitz and glamour of the tournament.

Although the team struggles with their ground form, their jersey feature in the most stylish list. The otherwise dull blue jersey is brought alive by a huge red swoosh on the sides. Having said that, the main impact of the jersey is when its tucked out so that the red detailing is clearly visible.

#3 Kolkata Knight Riders

Best colour scheme

Wherever Shah Rukh Khan is involved, the glam quotient has to be high. The Kolkata Knight Riders' kit bends the rules of conformity with purple and gold.

The Kolkata-based outfit are among the most successful IPL sides. They have been very good with the team jerseys over the years. KKR have been hailed as one of the most stylish teams of the IPL and they maintain their style quotient.

KKR will open their 2018 campaign against Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore on Sunday.

#2 Royal Challengers Bangalore

Giving us major style lessons

Not enough teams wear red in cricket but it can be such a warming and enticing colour. Royal Challengers Bangalore added the colour black to their jerseys and what a deadly combination it turned out to be.

The black and red colour scheme is reflective of their brand cricket - full of aggression and panache. Virat Kohli, probably the most stylish Indian cricketer, makes the outfit, designed by Bangalore-based designer Michael Foley, even more of a fashion statement.

Royal Challengers Bangalore play their first match against Kolkata Knight Riders on April 8 at Eden Gardens. Their first home game is on April 13 against Kings XI Punjab.

#1 Mumbai Indians

Yes, more gold

Simple is good when it comes to cricket kits and the Mumbai Indians have a wonderfully simplistic design.

Mumbai Indians believe in the power of blue and their jerseys reflect the same spirit. The jersey is extremely stylish and continues to be loved by all.

The otherwise plain kit comes to live with the glittering gold, making the Mumbai Indians players seem all the more glamorous in the urban colosseum that is the Wankhede. Led by Rohit Sharma, the Mumbai Indians are definitely high on style.

The three-time IPL champions will open their campaign in the 2018 edition against MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings at home on April 7.