IPL has been the most significant T20 cricket league in the entire world. Many cricketers and fans consider the competition level in IPL at par with international cricket. Over the years, the league has produced some extraordinary talents, and they have got an early opportunity to share the dressing room with their idols.
Finishing the innings, especially in the second innings, has very high prominence in all forms of cricket. However, it is not every player’s cup of tea, as the pressure in the final overs is immense, but here’s a list of the five batsmen who have soaked in the pressure and helped their team win many matches under pressure.
MS Dhoni
Hailed by many as the best finisher in world cricket, MS Dhoni has played the finisher’s role to perfection in the IPL for Chennai Super Kings. He has assisted his franchise in winning matches from a losing situation and his recent few knocks against RCB prove why Dhoni is so highly rated.
Kieron Pollard
Mumbai Indians invested a lot of money in Kieron Pollard and they have received an incredible return as the Caribbean all-rounder has been instrumental in their success. Pollard has rescued MI’s innings in high stakes matches and finished off the innings with his big hits quite regularly.
Andre Russell
Another West Indian star to feature in this list is Kolkata Knight Riders’ Andre Russell. The KKR all-rounder has made a name for himself with his match-winning knocks in the IPL. Like MS Dhoni, Russell has taken KKR home from losing situations multiple times.
David Miller
One of the most underrated finishers in cricket right now, David Miller has lost his form in the last few years. However, that does not take away the tag of best finisher for KXIP from Miller. His century against RCB in his first few matches is still fresh in the minds of fans and his similar knocks have helped him become a top finisher.
Ravindra Jadeja
Ravindra Jadeja’s batting skills have often helped Chennai Super Kings record wins in tricky run-chases. Be it playing against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2019 or helping the team against RCB a few seasons back. Jadeja’s batting skills have always been handy for CSK in the second innings.
