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IPL cricketers and their Game of Thrones Equivalents

Shubham Khare
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IPL Cricketer- Virat Kohli is Equivalent to Game of Thrones Character Daenerys Targaryen
Daenerys Targaryen - Virat Kohli

IPL Cricketer MS Dhoni is Equivalent to Game of Thrones Character Jon Snow
Jon Snow – MS Dhoni

Two things that are currently ruling the entertainment industry are the Indian Premier League and Game of Thrones. While the Indian T20 league is in its 12th edition, the famous drama series is telecasting its 8th season. Both have created massive buzz, especially in India.

This year, both have surfaced at similar times. It makes for an interesting read if we compare the IPL cricketers with the characters of GOT. Quite surprisingly, there are many similarities between the two.

Here are the IPL cricketers and their Game of Thrones Characters Equivalents

#1 Jon Snow – MS Dhoni

The main character of GOT – Jon Snow is extremely popular and so is MS Dhoni in the cricketing fraternity. What makes them similar is the amazing comebacks by both of them. While Jon came back to life after death when Melissandre gave her a new life. Dhoni too came back to lead Chennai Super Kings to the 3rd title after the franchise returned to the league after a 2-year suspension.

Jon broke the rules and let the wildlings north of the wall. As per the laws of the Knight’s Watch, he did the wrong thing but actually, it was a noble act. Dhoni also suffered because of the wrong deeds of someone else. But the comebacks of both were outstanding. Jon still remains the face of GOT and Dhoni, despite aging, is still the icon. Also, both are known leaders who have led their troops to victories.

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IPL Cricketer MS Dhoni is Equivalent to Game of Thrones Character Jon Snow
Jon Snow - MS Dhoni
Two things that are currently ruling the entertainment industry are the Indian Premier League and Game of Thrones. While the Indian T20 league is in its 12th edition, the famous drama series is telecasting its 8th season. Both have created massive buzz, especially in India. This year, both have surfaced at similar times. It makes for an interesting read if we compare the IPL cricketers with the characters of GOT. Quite surprisingly, there are many similarities between the two.

Here are the IPL cricketers and their Game of Thrones Characters Equivalents

#1 Jon Snow - MS Dhoni

The main character of GOT - Jon Snow is extremely popular and so is MS Dhoni in the cricketing fraternity. What makes them similar is the amazing comebacks by both of them. While Jon came back to life after death when Melissandre gave her a new life. Dhoni too came back to lead Chennai Super Kings to the 3rd title after the franchise returned to the league after a 2-year suspension. Jon broke the rules and let the wildlings north of the wall. As per the laws of the Knight's Watch, he did the wrong thing but actually, it was a noble act. Dhoni also suffered because of the wrong deeds of someone else. But the comebacks of both were outstanding. Jon still remains the face of GOT and Dhoni, despite aging, is still the icon. Also, both are known leaders who have led their troops to victories.

#2 Daenerys Targaryen - Virat Kohli

IPL Cricketer- Virat Kohli is Equivalent to Game of Thrones Character Daenerys Targaryen
Daenerys Targaryen - Virat Kohli
Both Daenerys Targaryen and Virat Kohli are faces of their respective fields. When GOT started, the likes of Ned Stark, Robb Stark have been the faces of the show. But as the seasons went by, the Khaleesi has become the most popular character. Similar is the case with Kohli. When IPL came into existence, Sachin Tendulkar was the icon. The legacy transferred for MS Dhoni. But now, it's well and truly Kohli who is the crowd favorite. While Daenerys has a bunch of followers who believe she is the queen, she is yet to claim the Iron Throne. Similarly, Kohli is without the IPL trophy for 12 seasons. Since the beginning of Game of Thrones, Daenerys has been preparing for the ultimate crown. Also, every year, Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore is deemed to be a strong one but the trophy has eluded them.

#3 Arya Stark - Rohit Sharma

IPL Cricketer Rohit Sharma is Equivalent to Game of Thrones Character Arya Stark
Arya Stark - Rohit Sharma
The youngest daughter of House Stark, since the beginning of the show, had a liking for aggression. She wanted to become a warrior from a young age. Arya never wanted to sit in the castles and learn to weave like her elder sister. She learned to be faceless and after immense training, has killed big guns in the show. Rohit Sharma was also deemed to be talented from a young age. But after 5 editions, the IPL world got to see his ruthless side when he became the captain of Mumbai Indians. He then transformed himself from a talented lad to a world-class batsman. The franchise went on to win 3 IPL titles under his captaincy.

#4 Ned Stark - Rahul Dravid

IPL Cricketer Rahul Dravid is Equivalent to Game of Thrones Character Ned Stark
Ned Stark - Rahul Dravid
Talk about honor in Game of Thrones and there has been no one better than Ned Stark. He won the war alongside Robert Baratheon who then went on to claim the throne. Then, Ned became the Hand of the King when the King needed him. He always worked for the welfare of the realm. He fought for honor, lived for honor and died for honor too. When it comes to the game of cricket, Rahul Dravid is considered as the most humble person. Just like Ned, Dravid was always ready to do anything for the team. He started his IPL career for Royal Challengers Bangalore and then, shifted to Rajasthan Royals. He did whatever the team asked him to do. Even in his last IPL game, he got out playing an uncharacteristic shot because it was the need of the hour. The fans would have loved to see more of both Ned and Dravid in their respective fields.

#5 Night King - Chris Gayle

IPL Cricketer Chris Gayle is Equivalent to Game of Thrones Character Night King
Night King - Chris Gayle
The Night King is an absolute beast in Game of Thrones. The whole world is scared of him. No one knows what he can do. The whole of Westeros is uniting to fight against him. Since the first season, we have been hearing "Winter is Coming". It's finally here and you never know what storm he brings with it. Chris Gayle is also the most feared cricketer in IPL history. Teams playing against him always plan a lot to get him out. But if they fail to do so, the Gaylestorm strikes and leaves the opposition in dire trouble. His knock of 175 from 66 balls still gives nightmares to the Pune Warriors India bowlers. With tremendous strength in arms, he makes a mockery of the opposition more often than not.

#6 Robb Stark - Gautam Gambhir

IPL Cricketer Gautam Gambhir is Equivalent to Game of Thrones Character Robb Stark
Robb Stark - Gautam Gambhir
Robb Stark was a young leader of the Stark army. He won 3 wars as a leader. The eldest Stark child had the power to convince his followers to stand behind him. He was shaping up to be the main guy of GOT. But his own ally - Walder Frey, betrayed him. He and his army were killed at a wedding when all of them were unarmed. Gambhir was always a good batsman but his stint in IPL will be known for his leadership. When he joined Kolkata Knight Riders, the cricketing fraternity witnessed his captaincy. The franchise won 2 titles under his leadership. But when age caught up, the KKR franchise let him go.

#7 Cersei Lannister - Ravichandran Ashwin

IPL Cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin is Equivalent to Game of Thrones Character Cersei Lannister
Cersei Lannister - Ravichandran Ashwin
Cersei Lannister, from the first season, is someone who is cunning and unpredictable. No one could predict what she would do. She would say something and would have something else in her mind. She always wanted to win and could do anything to achieve that even if it meant going against the norms. Ashwin has been in the news for Mankading Jos Buttler in the IPL. It received massive criticism and was deemed to be against the spirit of the game. Plus, he is unpredictable like anything. He would bowl all sorts of deliveries that you would never expect. The bowler has come up with variations like leg-spin, carom ball, different actions, sliders apart from his regular off-spin. Ashwin would also do anything to achieve a victory.

#8 Khal Drogo - Suresh Raina

IPL Cricketer Suresh Raina is Equivalent to Game of Thrones Character Khal Drogo
Khal Drogo - Suresh Raina
When GOT began, Khal Drogo's character grabbed a lot of attention. He was one of the greatest warriors and that's why his troops loved and followed him. There was no one who could defeat him in a one-on-one battle. He could torment the opponents and there was fear of him in the whole world. Suresh Raina has been the most consistent performer in the IPL. For Chennai Super Kings, he has won numerous matches single-handedly. It's fair to say that he is Mr. IPL. The fans in Chennai absolutely love him. The left-hander may not be at his peak anymore but in the initial years, he was the destroyer.

#9 Tyrion Lannister - David Warner

IPL Cricketer David Warner is Equivalent to Game of Thrones Character Tyrion Lannister
Tyrion Lannister - David Warner
One of the best strategists of GOT is Tyrion Lannister. Small in stature, he may not be a fighter but has managed to survive for long due to his brain. Even though the dwarf is a good guy yet he has done plenty of unethical things, killing his own father was one of those. When Stannis Baratheon was at the shores of the King's Landing, he saved the city with his mind. A pocket rocket in the game of cricket is David Warner. Even though he doesn't lead Sunrisers Hyderabad anymore, the franchise won the title under his leadership in 2016. The fans absolutely adore him when gets going with the bat yet he is known to be the bad guy in cricket. The ball-tampering saga will remain a dark phase in his cricketing career.

#10 Hodor - Sunil Narine

IPL Cricketer Sunil Narine is Equivalent to Game of Thrones Character Hodor
Hodor - Sunil Narine
We all know Hodor to be saying just one thing in the entire show and that's Hodor. There was a big history of why he said only one word. But that's the only thing he could say. He was giant in stature who shielded Brandon Stark and his younger brother for years. Sunil Narine, on a cricket field, is a person who remains without expressions. Whether he picks up a wicket, strikes a big six, catches a blinder, wins or loses, there is only one face that he has. He lets his game do the talking and has been a superb performer for Kolkata Knight Riders for a number of years.

#11 Lord Baelish (LittleFinger) - Yuvraj Singh

IPL Cricketer Yuvraj Singh is Equivalent to Game of Thrones Character Lord Baelish (LittleFinger)
Lord Baelish (LittleFinger) - Yuvraj Singh
Lord Baelish never stuck to one side throughout his role in Game of Thrones. In one episode, he was with the Lannisters, he would be seen strategizing with the Starks in the next. Tyrells, Tullies, Boltons and a few more houses have witnessed LittleFinger approaching them. In IPL, Yuvraj Singh can't be associated with one particular team because he has played for just so many of them. He started with Kings XI Punjab and then went on to play for Pune Warriors India, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Daredevils, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians. In every auction, he created the buzz and after bagging big bucks, he was let go by each franchise.

#12 Oberyn Martell - Brendon McCullum

IPL Cricketer Brendon McCullum is Equivalent to Game of Thrones Character Oberyn Martell
Oberyn Martell - Brendon McCullum
When the Prince of Dorne first arrived in Game of Thrones, he made a remarkable entry. He had flair and courage. Remember when he decided to become Tyrion's champion in the trial by combat? Oberyn dominated the fight against the Mountain but one mistake ended his life. After a remarkable introduction, he disappeared. Just like Oberyn, Brendon McCullum announced his arrival in style. In the very first IPL game in 2008, he smashed 158 runs that set the stage on fire. But that was pretty much it. He couldn't repeat the heroics in the subsequent seasons. He played for 5 different franchises before going unsold in 2019.

#13 Bronn - Virender Sehwag

IPL Cricketer Virender Sehwag is Equivalent to Game of Thrones Character Bronn
Bronn - Virender Sehwag
Bronn is one careless guy in Game of Thrones. He hardly cares about anything and just wants his belly to be full of wine. Bronn is immensely talented as he showed it while saving Tyrion's life on multiple occasions. But there weren't too many things that bothered him as he kept singing his worries away. The most appropriate match for Bronn amongst the IPL cricketers is Virender Sehwag. The batsman just enjoyed his batting and didn't care who was bowling to him. He always had a song on his lips as he kept cutting the bowlers ball after ball. The situation didn't bother him as he kept playing the game, in the same manner, each time.

#14 Theon Greyjoy - S Sreesanth

IPL Cricketer S Sreesanth is Equivalent to Game of Thrones Character Theon Greyjoy
Theon Greyjoy - S Sreesanth
Theon Greyjoy emerged as a strong character in the first season of Game of Thrones. But after the elder Starks left Winterfell, he betrayed the house and tried to capture it. He had to pay the price for it as Ramsay punished him. He was bullied and then lost all the strengths he had. Sreesanth used to be a good fast bowler at his peak as he could swing the ball at pace. But his career was filled with controversies. Harbhajan Singh slapped him once on the field that made him cry just like Ramsay made Theon do that. Also, Sreesanth was alleged to be involved in spot-fixing that ended his career.

#15 Ramsay Bolton - Andre Russell

IPL Cricketer Andre Russell is Equivalent to Game of Thrones Character Ramsay Bolton
Ramsay Bolton - Andre Russell
Ramsay Snow, who became Ramsay Bolton later, was a person with absolutely no mercy. He only cared about his supremacy and didn't shy away from punishing anyone. Remember what he did to Theon Greyjoy? He even killed his own father to stamp his authority. Whoever came against him, had immense fear in mind. In IPL, a player who instills the highest fear in the opposition's mind is Andre Russell. No bowler wants to bowl to him when he is on song. He shows no mercy irrespective of the stature of the bowler. When he is in the mood, he would hit colossal sixes to each kind of delivery that comes to him. The only thing that separates him from Ramsay is that the fans want to see Russell's assault and not Ramsay's.

#16 Mountain - AB de Villiers

IPL Cricketer AB de Villiers is Equivalent to Game of Thrones Character Mountain
Mountain - AB de Villiers
Sir Gregor Clegane, popularly known as the Mountain, is one beast in Game of Thrones. There is no one bigger and more daunting than him in the whole of Westeros. He has assaulted his opponents and is no match for anyone. As the seasons went by, his threat kept getting bigger. Similarly, AB de Villiers is one batsman that no bowler wants to bowl at. Over the years, the South African has gained massive popularity in India for his antics on the cricket field. When AB gets going, there is no ground big enough for him. He may not be as big as the Mountain yet he clears the boundaries with ease. On several occasions, he has won matches for Royal Challengers Bangalore single-handedly.

#17 Lord Varys - Lasith Malinga

IPL Cricketer Lasith Malinga is Equivalent to Game of Thrones Character Lord Varys
Lord Varys - Lasith Malinga
Lord Varys is another character who is not known for his skills with a sword in hand. But he has the brain that has helped him survive. He remains calm and has served the realm for long. He was never a part of the battlefield but his strategies have helped the kingdoms. Lasith Malinga is also one such cricketer who believes in remaining quiet. He has played for just one franchise in IPL - Mumbai Indians. Remaining silent, he has been a great servant for the franchise and is currently, the leading wicket-taker in IPL history. The Sri Lankan pacer has played pivotal roles in his side's 3 title wins.

#18 Tywin Lannister - Sourav Ganguly

IPL Cricketer Sourav Ganguly is Equivalent to Game of Thrones Character Tywin Lannister
Tywin Lannister - Sourav Ganguly
Tywin was the most powerful person in Westeros until he lived. He had the gold, the resources and the army. He didn't want to sit on the Iron Throne but he didn't need that to rule the world. However, he was killed by his own son when he tried to deceive Tyrion into a punishment for Joffrey's murder. Ganguly is known as the Prince of Kolkata. Better known as Dada, he ruled Indian cricket for a number of years with his leadership. In the initial years of IPL, he was the icon player for Kolkata Knight Riders. But the franchise dropped him after 3 seasons and he had to leave his own city's team. Later, he played for Pune Warriors India before calling it quits.

#19 Grand Maester Pycelle - Ashoke Dinda

IPL Cricketer Ashoke Dinda is Equivalent to Game of Thrones Character Maester Pycelle
Grand Maester Pycelle - Ashoke Dinda
The Game of Thrones fans would do absolutely fine if Grand Master Pycelle weren't a part of the show. Not many listened to him and what he said didn't really matter to many. Even when he died, it didn't make much of a difference. He tried to make his presence feel but failed to do so on every occasion. One bowler who receives trolls even after not playing in the IPL for years is Ashoke Dinda. The pacer was taken apart many times by the batsmen that made him a troll material. He last played an IPL game in 2017 but even today when a bowler concedes plenty, they say that he just pulled off a Dinda.

#20 Renly Baratheon and Loras Tyrell - Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa

IPL Cricketers Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa are Equivalent to Game of Thrones Characters Renly Baratheon and Lorress Tyrell
Renly Baratheon and Loras Tyrell - Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa
Remember the video that went viral that showed the bromance of Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa. Ok, do we need to say more?  

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