BIG HITTERS – SYNOPSIS
Talking about cricket, its all about the batsman’s paradise and the match gets interesting when we get to see some classy and stunning shots by the massive hitters. The IPL is quite famous all around the world because of the variety of hitters that it has got from all around the world. This makes the fans go wild and crazy for their home team. There are also some unique shots and records broken in IPL by few players, who have managed to change the 50 over perspective quite well.
We also find that such big-hitters are the main reason for a team’s victory when the team is under pressure. IPL is all about winning and chasing high total games with a star belting the bowling unit during the death overs. We bring to you some of the most dangerous batsman in ipl who could possibly dominate the second half of the Vivo IPL 2021.
TOP 5 DANGEROUS BATSMAN IN IPL
5. MS Dhoni
Most of the people consider MS Dhoni is dangerous batsman in ipl in death overs only while he is batting. However, he is dangerous even when he is behind the stumps. MS Dhoni and everybody know that in death overs, batsmen would try to hit the ball out of the park. No doubt, he advises his bowlers to keep the ball slow, hit the right areas and even if a batsman hits the ball, it goes into the hands of the fielders.
Away from being a batsman, MS Dhoni is very dangerous even behind the stumps in the death overs. He was not known for his finishing when he came into cricket. Slowly, when he played T20 cricket, he learnt the art of understanding how death bowling worked and reacted accordingly. We hope this season goes well for captain cool.
4. Chris Gayle
Chris Gayle got the title Best batsmen in ipl with his efficient stroke play. He racked up nearly 5000 runs in IPL with an astounding strike rate of 149.45. He was a vital player of Royal Challengers Bangalore with proteas legend AB de Villiers.
He also currently holds the record of the highest individual score in IPL with a massive number of 175. He is also the highest number of six hitters. The Jamaican now is at the peak stage of his career and he still maintains his fitness, playing alongside the Punjab Kings.
He is fondly called as the Universe Boss. We can expect some fireworks in this remainder of the IPL as well.
3. Kieron Pollard
Another Caribbean superstar Keiron Pollard wore the blue jersey of Mumbai Indians in IPL. Pollard along with Hardik Pandya and Ishan Kishaan made Mumbai invincible by devastating death overs hitting.
To see Polard IPL Stats He amassed more than 2000 runs with a phenomenal strike rate of 150.87. Pollard has been one of the vital cogs of the Mumbai Indians side in IPL over the years. He is also the savior of Mumbai when the required run-rate goes past 12-13.
We found the peak form of Pollard in the match against CSK, where he easily scored 87 runs which led to a comfortable win for his team although it was a huge total. Not only is Pollard talented with the bat, but is equally skilled in bowling and fielding as well.
2. Andre Russell
The Caribbean all-rounder Andre Russell is famous for the freakish hard-hitting game in death overs. The 33-years-old all-rounder plays for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL. He has single-handedly won many matches for his team by his catastrophic stroke-play. He topped the chart of strike rate in IPL, striking at the unbelievable rate of 179.29.
Russell is one of the most ruthless batsman in the world. The required run-rates which has gone past the late 10’s were also easily achieved with some fireworks all around the ground. His form may be temporary but the devastation that he causes is permanent.
1. AB De Villers
On the list we again have MR.360 AB De Villers, who has been the master player for RCB all these years. Whenever RCB falls in trouble, its always AB who steps forward to rescue RCB from falling down in the points table.
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He is holding a phenomenal strike-rate of over 150 and his form has never fallen down until now. Whenever AB bats at the death, he never fails to deliver his best. That is why RCB gets to post huge totals, due to the only cause of death over hitting by this legend.
The stalwart piled up more than 5000 runs in IPL with an unreal strike rate of 152.38. Arguably, he has been the most dangerous batsman in IPL history.
MOST DANGEROUS BATSMAN IN IPL 2021
Considering various factors and records of each and every player, we find that all the above players mentioned are equally equipped to bring home glory to their respective teams. We also find that every player mentioned in this list are currently at their best forms and have contributed immensely in the 1st leg of the IPL 2021.
We find that the 2nd leg will be dominated by the KKR all-rounder Andre Russell, due to his range in power shots and also his ability as an all-rounder too impressed the selectors. We are quite sure that Russell will the game changer for KKR in the upcoming 2nd half.
Conclusion
Last but not the least, the 2nd half of the IPL 2021 will definitely be the best part of the tournament as this would be the decider for the teams to qualify in the playoffs. Every player will eye to exhibit their potential ranging from the youngsters to the senior players. On that list these five players are the ones to watch out for, as they have proven on multiple occasions. We wish this 2nd leg of IPL goes well and may the best team win.