Best Finishers: Cricket is a skill in and of itself. If you ask a cricket fan why they like the sport, they will give you a hundred reasons. No matter who it is, every cricket fan would tell you that they like it when the game comes down to the wire. Games that come down to the last ball or the last over are very exciting and will definitely be remembered for a long time.

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Not everyone can be good at taking the pressure. Not every batsman can score 12–20 runs in the last over and win the game for their team. So, in this article, we’ll look at 10 of the best Finishers in Cricket from around the world.

Top 10 Finishers in Cricket History:

1. Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the best finisher in the world:

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who is likely the best finisher in all of cricket, is first on this list. The former captain of India has done it many times, both for India and for the Chennai Super Kings.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is 40 years old and has retired from international cricket, but that doesn’t stop him from giving his all for the Chennai Super Kings. Even though he batted lower in the order, he has more than 10,000 runs in ODIs, which is a great achievement. The chase in the final of the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup is proof enough that the Indian legend should be at the top of our list.

2. AB De Villiers, who represented South Africa as its best finisher:

Another professional batsman who was as cool as ice was AB de Villiers. The South African batsman has the nickname “Mr. 360” because he is one of the best finishers in the world.

AB de Villiers played for South Africa from 2004 to 2018, and he has over 19,000 runs in all formats for his country. The batsman has gone after a lot of targets, and one of his biggest claims to fame is that he was the only batsman at the time who averaged over 50 and had a strike rate of 100 or more. The batsman also did well for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL, but he has since stopped playing.

3. Michael Bevan, Australia’s best goalie in international play:

In the late 1990s, Michael Bevan played for Australia. At the time, he was thought to be the best finisher in cricket. The international player from Australia chased totals like it was nothing.

Michael Bevan was known as “The Finisher” by many, and the term “The Finisher” was first used in cricket because of him. Bevan was a tough guy who got better when he was under pressure. He also helped his country win the World Cup in 1999 and 2003.

4. Shahid Afridi:

The “Boom Boom” just describes what Shahid Afridi used to do in world cricket! Many people think that the Pakistani batsman is the best finisher in the world. He would get going from the first ball! Afridi was at his best in ODIs, where he scored more than 10,000 runs.

The all-rounder from Pakistan has won games chasing in almost every tournament you can think of. But Shahid Afridi’s most serious problem was that he never changed. If the batter had been a little more consistent, he might have been the best.

5. Michael Hussey, who was Australia’s best finisher in Test matches:

Michael Hussey took over after Michael Bevan retired, and Australia never felt the need or missed their former finisher. Michael Hussey was known as “Mr. Cricket” because of how calm he was and how well he knew the game. He was also a great finisher. The Australian batsman in the middle order did a great job when the pressure was on. Hussey was so good at hitting that his team, the Chennai Super Kings, put him at the top of the order.

No one in his country could come close to his skill. The Australian national team has missed Michael Hussey’s calmness since he retired. He scored more than 12,000 runs for his country.

6. Abdul Razzaq, the best fast-bowler to ever represent Pakistan:

Abdul Razzaq is one of the world’s top finishers, surprising many! His pinch-hitting has helped Pakistan win several times.

His career peak was smashing 109* off 72 balls with 10 sixes against South Africa in 2010. Abdul Razzaq has been one of the best finishers for his country in cricket, despite his inconsistent batting.

7. Vivian Richards, who was the best finisher for the West Indies:

Vivian Richards finished games like the Original Gangster. West Indian players were superstars! He scored 15000+ runs in his 18-year career from 1974 to 1991.

Batting skill made the West Indian a “superstar” everywhere he went. Despite his age, Vivian Richards had a 90 ODI strike rate. Thus, he is on our list of greatest finishers!

8. Jos Buttler-Best Finisher from England:

The England batsman has blossomed for his international and franchise teams. Jos Buttler has excelled in all formats because he knows how to finish games.

Jos Buttler’s 118 ODI and 141 Test strike rates are impressive. England’s 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup win showed the batsman’s greatness. Jos Butler could climb this list in a few years.

9. Javed Miandad- Best Finisher from Pakistan:

Javed Miandad was another superstar finisher. Over 20 years, the Pakistani batsman represented his country. Miandad played until 1996, when he retired.

Javed Miandad has over 16,000 international runs, demonstrating his batting brilliance. Javed Miandad’s middle-order knocks frustrated bowlers and helped his team win.

10. West Indies’ best limited-over finisher Kieron Pollard:

The last of our top 10 cricket finishers is Kieron Pollard, a modern great. His 94 ODI and 134 T20I strike rates show that the former West Indies captain is a limited-over specialist.

Pollard made this list since he plays for several teams worldwide and does the same. The Mumbai Indians’ Kieron Pollard’s IPL strike rate of 148.9 shows what the batsman can do when he settles in a game!