In a showpiece event like the Indian Premier League, the sides need to finish the big to get over the opposition team. Since 2008, we have seen some of the great finishes by the players in the IPL that have changed the course of the game and made the side win from the jaws of defeat. No matter how the start is, a great finish in the T20 will always give confidence to the team to take on the opposition.
In the last 16 years of IPL history, we have witnessed some of the iconic finishes that have made the marquee even more thrilling. In the same vein, we will have a look at the top three best finishers in the history of the IPL.
3. AB de Villiers
Former RCB batting stalwart AB de Villiers has been known for his exploits at the M. Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium in Bangalore. The former South African star cricketer has piled up 1421 runs in the overs from 16 to 20 and has been named as one of the best finishers in IPL history. The stylish right-handed batter rose up on many occasions for the RCB in the death overs of the game and single-handedly crushed the opponents to guide his franchise to win the matches.
2. Dinesh Karthik
Former India cricketer has also been one of the best finishers in IPL history. The wicketkeeper batter called time on his IPL career early this year after failing to reach the finals of the IPL 2024. The stylish right-handed batter has made 1565 runs from 16-20 overs in his IPL career and has become one of the biggest names in the cash-rich league.
1. MS Dhoni
Former India skipper MS Dhoni is one of the best finishers in the world. Even at the age of 43, the wicketkeeper-batter keeps taking the game to the epitome of the level and acquires a new height for CSK in the IPL. The former CSK captain has piled up 2708 runs from 16-20 overs of the game in the cash-rich league and is named as one of the best finishers in IPL history.
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