Among T20 cricket leagues worldwide, the Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the most watched. It is well-known for its intense games, in which teams compete to score the most runs in 20 overs. Having a batter who can end the innings with a burst of runs in the last overs might be crucial in this fast-paced format. We will examine some of the greatest finishers in IPL history, including MS Dhoni and Kieron Pollard.
MS Dhoni
MS Dhoni holds the record for most runs scored in an IPL season when chasing in the death overs (16–20) with 172 runs at a strike rate of 170.3 in 2014. Dhoni is the best batter for the run chase as he atmost takes his team to a win, standing last.
Kieron Pollard
Mumbai Indians’ match-winner Kieron Pollard has won numerous matches for the team by batting explosive in the last overs.
His best IPL performance to date came in 2021 when he defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Delhi, scoring an undefeated 87 runs off 34 balls. With the aid of his knock, MI defeated CSK by 219 runs, the second-highest chase in IPL history.
Andre Russell
The West Indian sensation Andre Russell is one of the best finishers in IPL history. Russell could hit every ball into the stands. In 2012, he made his IPL debut with the Delhi Daredevils. Russell joined KKR in 2014 and since then he has played many remarkable knocks for Kolkata. His best IPL knock came in 2018 against Chennai Super Kings. He had scored 88 runs. Russell’s IPL total is 2262 runs in 112 games.
AB de Villiers
Ab de Villiers, a former South African cricket player who is widely known as “Mr. 360,” is among the top batters and finishers in IPL history. Because of his distinctive cricket skills and ability to smash the ball in any part of the park, he was dubbed “Mr. 360.”
He holds the record for the fastest century in one-day international cricket (31 balls) and has contributed numerous noteworthy hits for both his IPL teams and South Africa.
Ravindra Jadeja
Jadeja’s last ball six in the IPL 2023 final is the best finish everyone could have ever asked for. He has been an underrated finisher who has helped the team to win matches in critical situations. He has scored 2692 runs in 226 matches in IPL.
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