IPL 2019: Best Finisher for Each Team
The novelty and thrill which the shortest format of the game brings are the reasons as to why the IPL has thrived. Smaller boundaries, 360 degree vision, and fearless execution have become necessary for being a quality T20 batsman. Be it the huge, bludgeoned sixes from the likes of Chris Gayle, MS Dhoni, and Andre Russell or the well-timed, elegant ones from KL Rahul, Virat Kohli or Suresh Raina - sixes and quick runs have become synonymous with IPL matches.
Chasing has become a fashion and none of the teams who won the toss last season opted to bat first. All of them placed their faith in their bowlers to restrict the opposition to a total which they could chase down. Whether this happened or not, the victories continued to come for the side fielding first and this was because of the composure of the finishers.
The finishers may be big hitters, innovators or players who are well versed with technique but these are the ones who ensure that the team makes it across the line. Forced to play the attacking game more often, they also build innings when a collapse occurs and every team surely has their share of finishers.
That being said, let's take a look at the best finisher for each team.
#1 Chennai Super Kings- MS Dhoni or Kedar Jadhav
This is a no-brainer. One of the best finishers in modern-day cricket, MS Dhoni's big hitting abilities may have toned down a fraction but the runs keep on coming. Dhoni, who is a crowd favorite, is known for his strong wrists and towering strikes.
Just when we thought that his stronghold in T20 cricket was going to be over, he pulled off a memorable show in IPL 2018 and showed that his skills were as sound as ever. With Kedar Jadhav's return to the side, Dhoni might bat further up the order and give Jadhav the lions share of responsibility to finish with a flourish.
Jadhav has been brilliant for India in the ODI format and apart from his innovative batting, his bowling is a major asset. He' a very hard-working batsman and his efforts to finish off the 1st match last season was praiseworthy. Dwayne Bravo can also play his part when needed.