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Top 5 Best Finishers in IPL History

Top 5 Best Finishers in IPL History

The best finishers in IPL history have a remarkable ability to turn the tide in high-pressure situations. With nerves of steel and a knack for scoring runs when it matters most, these players have given fans unforgettable moments. In this article, we’ll explore the top five finishers who have consistently delivered match-winning performances and solidified their legacies in the league.

PlayerMatchesInningsRunsAverageStrike Rate50s100sSixesTeams
MS Dhoni240223518440.73136.89381252Chennai Super Kings
AB de Villiers184140516240.73151.68392251Royal Challengers Bangalore
Andre Russell11287244934.84177.56111101Kolkata Knight Riders
Ravindra Jadeja255236285429.85126.4610047Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Lions, Kings XI Punjab
Dinesh Karthik244232586829.34135.3232198Royal Challengers Bangalore, Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Daredevils, Kings XI Punjab, Gujarat Lions, Chennai Super Kings

Top 5 Best Finishers in IPL History

1. MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni leads the pack. He has the most runs and sixes in the death overs. With 250 matches played and 226 as captain, he also holds records for the most dismissals, catches, and stumpings by a wicketkeeper in IPL history. Dhoni is fourth overall for career sixes with 239, making him the best finisher in IPL.

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2. AB de Villiers

AB de Villiers

AB de Villiers ranks second, despite having fewer runs and sixes than Kieron Pollard. His 133 not out against the Mumbai Indians in 2015 is the fourth-highest individual score in IPL history. He has the fifth-best strike rate and shares the record for the third-most sixes in a single innings (12), totaling 251 sixes overall. De Villiers also has a record 23 Player of the Match awards.

3. Andre Russell

Andre Russell

Andre Russell holds the third position, boasting the second-most runs and sixes in IPL death overs history. However, due to De Villiers’ numerous individual records, Russell remains in third.

4. Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja ranks fourth, even though he scored fewer runs than Karthik in the death overs. His outstanding performance in the 2023 final cements his place as one of the best finishers in IPL history.

5. Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik

Finally, Dinesh Karthik secures fifth place with the fourth-most runs in IPL death overs. He has an IPL strike rate of 132.81 and has played 243 matches, just seven fewer than Dhoni, establishing himself as one of the best finishers.

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