Best Finishers in World Cricket History

MS Dhoni and Ab de VilliersMS Dhoni and Ab de Villiers

Cricket is a sport that is all about timing. The best finishers in cricket history are those who have been able to time their shots perfectly and finish the game with a flourish. These players are some of the most exciting to watch and can be the difference between winning and losing. In this article, we will take a look at some of the best finishers in cricket history!


Mahendra Singh Dhoni – Best Finisher in the World

There are very few players in the history of cricket who have been as successful as Mahendra Singh Dhoni. The Indian wicket-keeper batsman is widely regarded as one of the best finishers in the world and has played a pivotal role in many of India’s victories over the years.

Dhoni made his debut for India back in 2004 and has since gone on to play over 500 matches for his country. He has scored over 16,000 runs in all formats of the game and is one of a few Indian batsmen to have scored a century in all three formats of the game.

Dhoni’s finishing abilities are what sets him apart from other batsmen. He has the ability to remain calm under pressure and hit boundaries when it matters most. This was evident in India’s 2007 ICC World Twenty20 and 2011 ODI World Cup victories.

International Career 2004-2019
Matches Played Test: 90 / ODI: 350 / T20I: 98
Runs Test: 4876 / ODI: 10773 / T20I: 1617
Half-Century Test: 33 / ODI: 73 / T20I: 2
Century Test: 6 / ODI: 10 / T20I: 2
Highest Score Test: 224 / ODI: 183* / T20I: 56

AB de Villiers

AB de Villiers is one of the greatest finishers in cricket history. He has the ability to score runs all around the ground and has a knack for finding the boundary when his team needs it most. De Villiers is also a very good fielder, which makes him an asset in any side.

De Villiers made his debut for South Africa in 2004 and has since played over 100 Test matches and 200 ODIs. He has scored over 18,000 runs in both formats of the game and is regarded as one of the best batsmen in the world.

International Career 2004-2018
Matches Played Test: 114 / ODI: 228 / T20I: 78
Runs Test: 8765 / ODI: 9577 / T20I: 1672
Half-Century Test: 46 / ODI: 53 / T20I: 10
Century Test: 22 / ODI: 25 / T20I: 0
Highest Score Test: 278* / ODI: 176 / T20I: 79*

Michael Bevan

Michael Bevan was one of the finest finishers in cricket history. He had an amazing ability to calmly score runs when his team needed them most. Bevan was a master at manipulating the field and finding gaps in the defence. His batting average of 53.58 is testimony to his skill as a batsman.

Bevan was a part of many successful Australian cricket teams. He was a member of the 1999 World Cup winning team and also played in the 2003 and 2007 World Cup finals. Bevan was a key player in Australia’s successful Ashes campaigns in 1997 and 2001.

International Career 1994-2004
Matches Played Test: 18 / ODI: 232
Runs Test: 785 / ODI: 6912
Half-Century Test: 6 / ODI: 46
Century Test: 0 / ODI: 6
Highest Score Test: 91 / ODI: 108*

Michael Hussey

Michael Hussey is a former Australian cricketer who played 15 seasons in first-class cricket. He is also known as Mr Cricket due to his vast knowledge of the game. Hussey was a middle-order left-handed batsman and an occasional off-spin bowler. He played for Western Australia, Durham and Chennai Super Kings in domestic cricket. He is one of the most successful batsmen in the history of cricket. Hussey scored 22,783 runs in his first-class career at an average of 52.13. He also holds the record for the most centuries in a season, with 12 centuries in 2005/06.

Who can forget the famous Hussey knock that eliminated Pakistan from T20 World Cup in 2010? In the final over, Saeed Ajmal failed to defend 18 runs when the Australian went into beast mode and smashed 3 sixes and a four to win the game for his country. 

International Career 2004-2013
Matches Played Test: 79 / ODI: 185 / T20I: 38
Runs Test: 6235 / ODI: 5442 / T20I: 721
Half-Century Test: 29 / ODI: 39/ T20I: 4
Century Test: 19 / ODI: 3 / T20I: 0
Highest Score Test: 195 / ODI: 109 / T20I: 60

Abdul Razzaq

Abdul Razzaq is a name that will be remembered forever in the history of cricket. He is one of the best finishers the game has ever seen. When he came to bat, there was always a sense of excitement in the air. He had the ability to change the course of a match with his bat. He was also a very successful bowler and was often used as a surprise weapon by the captains. Abdul Razzaq was a true all-rounder and will always be remembered as one of the top cricketers of all time.

International Career 1996-2013
Matches Played Test: 46 / ODI: 265 / T20I: 32
Runs Test: 1946 / ODI: 5080 / T20I: 393
Half-Century Test: 7 / ODI: 23 / T20I: 0
Century Test: 3 / ODI: 3 / T20I: 0
Highest Score Test: 134 / ODI: 112 / T20I: 46*

Sir Viv Richards

Sir Viv Richards is one of the best cricket finishers of all time. When he was in his prime, there was no one better than him at finishing off an innings. He had an incredible ability to hit boundaries when it mattered most, and he always seemed to be able to find the gaps in the field. Richards was a master of run-chases, and he was often the difference between victory and defeat for his team. He is without doubt one of the greatest cricket finishers of all time.

International Career 1974-1991
Matches Played Test: 121 / ODI: 187
Runs Test: 8540 / ODI: 6721
Half-Century Test: 45 / ODI: 45
Century Test: 24 / ODI: 11
Highest Score Test: 291 / ODI: 189*

Shahid Afridi

Shahid Afridi is one of the most explosive batsmen cricket has ever seen. He made his debut at just 16 years old and went on to play 398 ODIs, making him the most experienced Pakistan player in this format. In his ODI career, he scored 8,064 runs at an average of 23.57 and a strike rate of 117.79, with 6 centuries and 39 half-centuries. He is also the second-highest wicket-taker for Pakistan in ODIs, with 395 scalps to his name.

Afridi was at his best when finishing off an inning, as he had the ability to change the course of a game with his big hitting. In the closing stages of an innings, he would often take on the bowlers and score at a high strike rate to propel his team to a competitive total. He was also very useful with the ball in hand, as he could bowl both pace and spin with good accuracy.

International Career 1996-2013
Matches Played Test: 27 / ODI: 398 / T20I: 99
Runs Test: 1716 / ODI: 8064 / T20I: 1416
Half-Century Test: 8 / ODI: 39 / T20I: 4
Century Test: 5 / ODI: 6 / T20I: 0
Highest Score Test: 156 / ODI: 124 / T20I: 54

Lance Klusener

Lance Klusener was one of the most destructive finishers in cricket history. He had the ability to take on any bowling attack and score runs at a rapid pace. Klusener was a key member of the South African team that reached the semi-final of the 1999 World Cup. He was named Player of the Tournament after scoring 278 runs and taking 18 wickets. Klusener was also a fine fielder and was named one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 2000.

International Career 1996-2004
Matches Played Test: 49 / ODI: 171
Runs Test: 1906 / ODI: 3576
Half-Century Test: 8 / ODI: 19
Century Test: 4 / ODI: 2
Highest Score Test: 174 / ODI: 103

Conclusion

These are the best finishers in Cricket history. Not every player can be a reliable finisher but these above-mentioned cricketers have mastered the art of finishing the game in style. If you like to place bets online on Cricket, then you can’t miss a chance to visit Cricwall.com. It features unbiased bookmaker reviews and cricket betting tips.

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